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Strathfield First and Second World War Memorials

Strathfield First and Second World War Memorials
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Description / Background

There are several memorials outside Strathfield Council Chambers. The focal point is a brown marble monument surmounted by an iron globe, dedicated to those who served in the First World War. It was unveiled on 11 October 1925. A dedication plaque is mounted on the wall of the Council Chambers nearby. There are flagpoles on each side of the monument.

A First World War honour roll is attached to the wall of the Council Chambers directly behind the monument. The roll was on site at the time of the unveiling of the monument.

To the right of the monument is a grey marble seat, in honour of those who fell in the Second World War. A dedication is inscribed in the seat back, and the memorial is surrounded by shrubs.

Notes on veterans' names:

  • No records can be found for deceased veterans from this area with the following names: E R Nott, W Perkin, E T Rabone, E C Uther. Their status codes have been left as 'Killed in action' (KIA), as that is what is suggested by the memorial.
  • E C Uther could be either Frank Uther or Gordon Arthur Uther.
  • All other status codes have been taken from information provided by the Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour and Commemorative Roll, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission database, and records in the National Archives of Australia.
  • On the memorial:
    • J A Ireland is given as A Ireland.
    • J W Begnell served under the name of Gorman.
Inscription

Monument

Golden the links that bind our far flung Empire 1914 – 1918

Honour roll

1914-1918

[Names]

Plaque

This memorial is erected in honour of those associated with Strathfield who served the cause of freedom in the Great War, and whose names are here inscribed.

Seat

In honour of those citizens who gave their lives World War 1939-1945. At the going down of the sun and in the morning we will remember them.

Related links
STRATHFIELD WAR MEMORIAL (12 Oct 1925)
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
C T DOCKER World War 1 view
P W DOCKER World War 1 view
G DRANSFIELD World War 1 view
M DRAPER World War 1 view
W E DUFFY World War 1 view
W A DUNHILL World War 1 view
W E EDWARDS World War 1 view
R A L EDWARDS World War 1 view
J H W EEDY World War 1 view
E ELLIOTT World War 1 view

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Address
Strathfield Council Chambers
65 Homebush Road
Strathfield NSW 2135
Local Government Area
Strathfield, Municipality of
Setting
Building – outside
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Monument
Other
Recorded by
Ms Jane Williamson and Mrs Janice Williams. Updated information and photographs by David Roden.
Year of construction
1925
Dedication date
11 October 1925
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45