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Epping Congregational Church Memorial Hall and Rolls of Honor

Epping Congregational Church Memorial Hall and Rolls of Honor
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Description / Background

This memorial hall is dedicated to the Second World War and this is detailed on an interior brass plate. Inside the hall, there are two polished timber rolls of honor with gold lettering, one for the First World War, the other for the Second World War. 

Inscription

Brass plate:

In memory of those who gave their lives and in recognition of those who served in World War II.1939 – 1945. This Hall was erected by their friends.

Board 1:

Roll of Honor

Men of this Church who served their King & Country in the Great War 1914 – 1919.

[Names]

Board 2:

Epping Congregational Church

In Honour of the men and women of this Church who served with his Majesty’s Forces in World War II. 1939 – 1945.

In loving remembrance of George Douglas Penwill and Merton Nelson Short

And time shall increase the glory of their fame.

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
Gunner George Douglas PENWILL World War 2 NX6586 AIF view
C E PIPER World War 1 view
Rev T Gordon ROBERTSON (BA) World War 1 AIF view
Gunner G McK SHAND World War 1 18739 AIF view
Maj J B SHAND World War 1 AIF view
Private Merton Nelson SHORT World War 2 NX26580 AIF view
T TREVOR World War 1 view
Private R S WYLIE World War 1 1226 AIF view

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Address
Cnr Oxford and Chester Streets,
Epping Uniting Church,
Epping NSW 2121
Local Government Area
Parramatta Council, City of
Setting
Building – inside
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Building
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45