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Forbes Methodist Church Memorial Hall and First World War Roll of Honor

Forbes Methodist Church Memorial Hall and First World War Roll of Honor
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Description / Background

A brick memorial hall, attached to the existing church building, dedicated to those who served in the First and Second World Wars. The foundation stone was laid on 11 September 1953 and the hall was opened on 24 April 1954. On the glass panel above the side entrance door is an inscription etched into the glass.

Inside the building is a polished wooden roll of honor for the First World War, with names in gold lettering. The roll is located in the foyer of the building to the left-hand side rear of the church, and is visible through the side door.

Inscription

Hall - foundation stone

This stone was unveiled to the glory of God by W.R. Glasson. Esq. on 11th September 1953

Hall - glass panel

Dedicated to the memory of those who served in World War I & II

Roll

Roll of Honor

1914 1918

[Names]

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
A W Birnie World War 1 view
W J Collits World War 1 view
H H Collyer World War 1 view
L C Goddard World War 1 view
H G Goddard World War 1 view
G G Hand World War 1 view
T E A Hand World War 1 view
H Hand World War 1 view
H L Hudson World War 1 view
A J Hugo World War 1 view

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Address
Forbes Uniting Church
27 Browne Street
Forbes NSW 2871
Local Government Area
Forbes Shire
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Building
Recorded by
Peter Levarre-Waters
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45