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Hillgrove Rifle Club Second World War Honour Roll

Hillgrove Rifle Club Second World War Honour Roll
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Description / Background

This timber honour roll is in the shape of a shield. It is decorated with a metal wreath and crown, flanked by two stylised poppies. The names are recorded on several metal plates attached to the centre of the shield. 

On 24 October 1947, The Armidale Express reported the 'Hillgrove Memorial Shield' was to be be presented to the Hillgrove Rifle Club by the citizens of Hillgrove on Friday 31 October 1947. It bore the names of forty-three men who served in the Second World War, and three men who lost their lives. The shileld was to be open for perpetual competition by members of the Rifle Club. Mrs A. Martin, who lost a son at the war, was the secretary of the movement.

The memorial is located in a glass cabinet in the Hillgrove Uniting Church, formerly Hillgrove Presbyterian. 

Inscription

FOR GOD, KING AND COUNTRY

[Names]

Presented by CITIZENS OF HILLGROVE in appreciation of ALL OUR COMRADES

1939-1945

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 N Tompson (Thompson) World War 2 NX114409 (N296619) Army view
Private D Witherdin World War 2 N296698 Army view
Sapper F Witherdin World War 2 N450197 Army view

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Address
16 Stella Street,
Hillgrove Uniting Church,
Hillgrove NSW 2350
Local Government Area
Armidale Regional Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson OAM
Dedication date
31 October 1947
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45