Corporal Howard McKern & Sapper Stewart McKernPrint Page
The marble plaque commemorates Corporal Howard Taylor McKern who died of wounds received during World War One. An additional brass plaque was attached to commemorate of his brother Stewart Hessel George McKern who was killed in action during World War One.
Mr. and Mrs. M'Kern, of Murrurundi, Mosman, have received intimation that the Military Medal has been awarded to their son, Sapper Stewart H. G. M'Kern, of the Field Company Engineers, for bravery in the field. He was reported wounded and missing in the engagement at Broodseinde.
Sydney Morning Herald (NSW), 14 March 1918.
Location
Address: | Raglan & Canrobert Streets, St Clements Anglican Church, Mosman, 2088 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.833447 Long: 151.239977 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
In loving memory of
Corporal Howard T. McKern.
4th Battalion A.I.F.
Died at Malta 15th August 1915 from wounds received in the charge of 1st Brigade, Lone Pine, Gallipoli
Aged 22 years
"He counted not his life dear unto himself."
Also his brother
Stewart H G McKern, MM,
1st Field QS Engineers, AIF.
Killed in action Passchendaele, France,
6th October 1917. Aged 22 years.
"Blessed be the pure in heart."