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St Johns Anglican Cathedral Memorial Arch, Parramatta

St Johns Anglican Cathedral Memorial Arch, Parramatta
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Description / Background

Classical sandstone arch with name plates, surmounted by the Royal Coat of Arms. The inscription of the arch reads: Pro tanto qvid retribvemvs. It translates to 'Pro tanto quid retribuemus' which broadly means: How shall we repay [them] for [having done] so much [for us]. Note: The old Romans used V for U.

Inscription

Front of arch:

PRO TANTO QVID RETRIBVEMVS

Erected to perpetuate the spirit of those who served their country in the cause of freedom 1914 - 1919. Pass not on till thou has blessed their memory and paid those thanks which God appointed the reward of public virtue. 

Above each name plaque:

To those who served their country St Johns Roll of Honor

[Names]

Below name plaques:

Left side: To the Glory of God and in memory of the Fallen these gates were dedicated by the Reverend S. M. Johnston BA Rector of the Parish 23 March 1918.

Right side: These honor rolls were unveiled by His Excellency the Right Honorable Sir Ronald C. Munro Ferguson P.C., G.C.M.G., K.C.V.O. Governor General of Australia 23rd March 1918.

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
J C Granger World War 1 view
T C Grant World War 1 view
M Griffin World War 1 view
R B Griffin World War 1 view
R V L Guyot World War 1 view
C W E Guyot World War 1 view
D J Hack World War 1 view
Gunner T R Hamilton First World War, 1914–18 28961 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
W J Handley World War 1 view
F O Harvey World War 1 view

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Address
195 Church Street
Parramatta NSW 2150
Local Government Area
Parramatta Council, City of
Setting
Building – outside
Memorial type
Arch
Recorded by
Parramatta Public School and Peter Levarre-Waters. Translation by David Roden.
Year of construction
1918
Dedication date
23 March 1918
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18