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Strathfield Methodist Church Second World War Carillon

Strathfield Methodist Church Second World War Carillon
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The carillon of Strathfield Uniting Church can be heard each Sunday morning at 9.25 am. A plaque attached lists the names of those members of Strathfield Methodist Church who died during the Second World War. Their names along with the names of others who served, and details of their service, are listed in a book kept below the plaque. A book listing names of those from the Presbyterian Church who served is also kept there.

The memorial is located on the left-hand side of the church, in the north-west corner.

Inscription

The carrillon was given by members of this church in memory of those who worshipped here and made the supreme sacrifice in the Great War 1939-1945.

[Names]

At the going down of the sun and in the monring we will remember them. 

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
Sgt Kenneth Arthur Slater WW2 NX10322 Army S.W. Pacific. N.Guinea view
Pte. Able Seaman Robert Barrington Slater WW2 N205916 .S-6689 Army. RAN S.W. Pacific. East Indies. Philippines view
Flt Sgt Ronald George Smith WW2 433513 RAAF Darwin and Broome view
Leading Aircraftman Norman Douglas Smith WW2 133214 RAAF Ceylon. Egypt. England. Europe view
Major Russell John Starr Thomas WW2 2167260 (NX35085) Army M.East. Palestine. Syria. N.Guinea. East Indies view
Major Arthur Leslie Vincent WW2 NX51 Army England Greece. Crete. M.East. N. Guinea. Borneo view
Capt Edward N. Vincent WW2 NX71139 Army Palestine. Syria. M. East. S.W. Pacific view
Flt Lt Jack Herbert Vincent WW2 413696 RAAF Europe view
Cpl Helena Muriel Vincent WW2 Army view
Aircraftwoman Noella Lillian Virtue WW2 98442 RAAF Aus. view

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Address
Strathfield Uniting Church
13 Carrington Avenue
Strathfield NSW 2135
Local Government Area
Strathfield, Municipality of
Setting
Building – inside
Memorial type
Musical instrument
Recorded by
Roger Paton - Strathfield Homebush Uniting Churches
Year of construction
1946
Dedication date
24 November 1946
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45