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Muswellbrook War Memorial

Muswellbrook War Memorial
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Turned trachyte stone column surmounted by a sculpted lamp and flame, the whole resting upon a stone combination pillar and base. First World War names are inscribed with gilt lettering on trachyte panels set within the body of the pillar. Names associated with the Second World War and subsequent conflicts are gilt on one side of the pillar and on granite panels attached to the memorial's base.

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Pillar

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This memorial was erected in memory of the men of this district who fought for the cause of freedom in the Great War. 1914-1919. Unveiled 25th April 1923.

Rededicated 11.11.1990.

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Muswellbrook's tribute to her valiant sons. The men who fell. Our deathless dead can never be forgotten.

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The men who went to the war. They bravely went, they nobly fought, and returned with honour.

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Names of Muswellbrook and District Ex-Servicemen who paid the supreme sacrifice during and since World War II.

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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
Tpr W H Morrissey World War 1 view
Pte J J Morrissey World War 1 view
Lieut F Morton World War 1 view
Spr T B Moylan World War 2 view
Pte M Muir World War 1 view
Drv J A Muir World War 1 view
Capt D V Mulholland World War 1 view
Sgt F Munroe World War 2 view
Pte R Murphy Korean Campaign view
Cpl N F Murray World War 2 view

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Address
Cnr Bridge and Market Streets
Muswellbrook NSW 2333
Local Government Area
Muswellbrook Shire
Setting
Public square
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch)
Year of construction
1923
Dedication date
25 April 1923
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