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Description / Background

The name 'Mortdale Memorial Park' was assigned to the Reserve in July 1997, and is a fitting war memorial commemorating the Mortdale people who served their country in time of war. The park features several memorials set within a well-kept, tranquil grassed area with numerous shade trees:

  • A central brick cenotaph to which is affixed a number of honour rolls
  • Flag staffs, service commemorative objects, and a number of individual memorials including for the Navy, Airforce and Nursing Service.

Note: Some name plaques list personnel under composite war headings, such as 'Korea, Malaya, Borneo and Vietnam' or 'World War II Korea'. In the list below, conflicts are included only when clearly identified for the person concerned.

Inscription

Main plaque:

This plaque was laid by Mortdale RSL Sub Branch in appreciation to Hurstville City Council for their contribution towards this Memorial Park and Cenotaph to honour the 101,048 Servicemen and Servicewoman who paid the supreme sacrifice.

Lest we forget.

Unveiled by G. E. (Rusty) Priest A. M. NSW RSL State President 28th March 1999.

Plaque:

Hurstville City Council

This plaque was unveiled by His Worship the Mayor of Hurstville Councillor Mick Frawley on Sunday 28th March 1999 in commemoration of the patriotism, valour and sacrifice of our servicemen and servicewomen in all wars. Clr. M O Frawley (Mayor) H E J Wallace FIMM (General Manager).

Plaque:

To perpetuate the memory of all members who served in the Australian Army Forces. We will remember them. 

Plaque:

With dedication and compassion Services Nurses cared for the sick and wounded in all wars involving Australia. We honour them especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice. We will remember them.

Plaque:

This section of our memorial is dedicated to all who served in the Australian Flying Corps and the Royal Australian Air Force their contribution, in our time of need, reached for the stars god bless them all. We will always remember them.

Plaque:

"I Must Go Down To The Sea "

This R.A.N. Stockless Fouled Anchor is similar to that used on Australian minesweepers during World War II. It stands proudly in memory to all who served Australia in time of conflict and peace. Lest we forget. Donated by the Mackay Middleton Pilling and Kenny families.

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
T Snr Dalton Not Recorded view
T J W Jnr Dalton Not Recorded view
R E Dawes Not Recorded view
O J Deas World War 2 view
S Deavey Not Recorded view
F Declosey World War 2 view
L Declosey World War 2 view
R A K Dettman Not Recorded view
A C Dettman Not Recorded view
L F Dillon Not Recorded view

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Address
65 Oxford Street
Mortdale NSW 2223
Local Government Area
Georges River Council
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Garden/park
Recorded by
Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch). Harry Willey - Photograph. Hurstville City Library, Museum & Gallery.
Year of construction
1997
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
Vietnam War, 1962–75
All conflicts