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Five Dock War Memorial

Five Dock War Memorial
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Description / Background

This memorial is an elaborate rotunda which is kept secure by metal grills in the doorways and window areas. In the centre of the rotunda is an octagonal shaped plinth bearing several honour roll plaques with the names of those who served. The plinth is surmounted by a lamp. The rotunda is surrounded by a garden with hedges, pine trees and rosemary bushes.

Inscription

On the front

The Five Dock War Memorial

The Foundation stone of which was laid on January 28, 1923 was rededicated on September 12, 1987 by The Drummoyne Ministers Fraternal after refurbishment by Drummoyne Municipal Council Peter Fitzgerald Mayor

Erected by the citizens in memory of the men of the district who fell

On the internal walls

They shall grow not old as we that are left grow old

Age shall now weary them nor the years condem

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
J TAYLOR World War 2 view
N J J THOMAS World War 2 view
G C VAN TREIGHT World War 2 view
G WADDINGTON World War 2 view
N A WALKER World War 1 view
A WATSON World War 1 view
W WEBBER World War 1 view
F WELLISH World War 1 view
C L WESTERN World War 1 view
A WHITE World War 1 view

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Address
Five Dock Park
Cnr Barnstaple and Park Roads
Five Dock NSW 2046
Local Government Area
Canada Bay, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Rotunda/bandstand
Recorded by
Ms. Jane Williamson, Mrs. Janice Williams
Year of construction
1923
Dedication date
28 January 1923
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45