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Merrylands RSL Club Second World War Memorial

Merrylands RSL Club Second World War Memorial
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Three bronze figures stand atop a platform bearing the words 'Lest we forget'. The left figure is a Naval Gunner holding a shell. Centre is a Soldier, and right, an Airman. A dedicatory name plaque is situated at the base of the memorial.

Inscription

Platform:

LEST WE FORGET

Plaque:

IN HONOUR OF THE MEMORY OF THOSE SERVICE PERSONS FROM THE HOLROYD COMMUNITY WHO PAID THE SUPREME SACRIFICE DURING WORLD WAR II.

[Names]

DEDICATED AUGUST II, 1995 IN THE YEAR OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II.

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
Pte R W Metcalfe World War 2 view
Pte J J Miller World War 2 view
Pte E L Moffatt World War 2 view
Pte J C Mynett World War 2 view
Pte S L Nicholson World War 2 view
P/O G E Parkinson World War 2 view
Pte J M Parry World War 2 view
Pte H J Peisley World War 2 view
Dvr R L Rigelsford World War 2 view
Able Seaman E Riters World War 2 view

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Address
14 Military Road
Merrylands NSW 2160
Local Government Area
Cumberland Council
Setting
Building – outside
Memorial type
Statue/sculpture/artwork
Recorded by
Ms. Kathleen Bresnahan, State Library of New South Wales
Year of construction
1995
Dedication date
11 August 1995
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45