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Crookwell War Memorial

Crookwell War Memorial
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Description / Background

The memorial comprises several structures developed over a period of time. The main structure, unveiled on 25 April 1966, consists of a concrete shell sheltering a central Cross of Sacrifice.

On either side stand two granite columns, commerating First World War veterans. Originally these columns were part of the memorial gate which was situated at the entrance to the park. The gate was installed in 1925.

In front is the shell is the new memorial which was unveiled in 2003 by Mr Bede Tongs MM, with Mr Keith Hall, RSL State President also present. It is a large plinth of sandstone block construction with bronze name plaques attached. These plaques list all local servicemen who served from the Boer War to the Vietnam War. Bronze service crests and lettering are attached to the front of the structure.

The new memorial was largely due to the efforts of Mr Stuart Anderson who found a suitable tribute to all those who had served in the wars was lacking. Mr Anderson, the chief researcher, was helped by members of the Crookwell Historical Society. The Crookwell Shire Council and the Crookwell RSL funded the various stuctures of the memorial.

Inscription

Plinth - front

Lest We Forget

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
L/Cpl Alexander W Keith WW1 220 Army view
S/Sgt Colin J Keith WW1 5395 Army view
Pte Eric C Keith WW1 7079 Army view
Sgt William G Keith WW1 7194 Army view
ACW Beatrice Keith WW2 WAAAF view
Pte Hilary Kelleher WW2 Army N G view
Spr Lionel A Kelleher WW2 Army view
Pte Lionel F Kelly WW2 Army view
Cpl Allan Michael Kennedy WW2 Army NG Kokoda view
Pte Henry B Kennedy WW2 Army N G; NB view

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Address
Memorial Park
Cnr Spring and Marsden Streets
Crookwell NSW 2583
Local Government Area
Upper Lachlan Shire
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Monument
Recorded by
Ted Anderson
Year of construction
1966-2003
Dedication date
29 March 2003
Conflict/s
South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Vietnam War, 1962–75