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Stuarts Point War Memorial

Stuarts Point War Memorial
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Stuarts Point War Memorial, front view including flagpoles
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Stuarts Point War Memorial, front view
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Stuarts Point War Memorial, back view
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Stuarts Point War Memorial, wall with individual veterans plaques
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Stuarts Point War Memorial, wall with individual veterans plaques
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Stuarts Point War Memorial, wall with individual veterans plaques
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Stuarts Point War Memorial, wall with individual veterans plaques
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Description / Background

The Stuarts Point War Memorial was dedicated on 17 March 1990. Its focal point is a square brick pillar, topped with a pointed cap covered in pebblecrete. A black stone tablet is attached to the pillar, bearing a dedication to those who died serving in the First and Second World Wars. The tablet is decorated with a green laurel wreath, featuring a red flower. 

Two brick walls flank the pillar. They both have multiple plaques attached for individual veterans from the two world wars, Vietnam, and peacekeeping missions in which Australia has been involved. 

The pillar and walls stand on a concrete platform, paved with pebblecrete and flagstones. Two sets of stairs lead up to the platform, from the northern and southern ends. Two flagpoles stand directly behind the platform. 

Planted in the grass surrounding the memorial is a rosemary bush. It is accompanied by a plaque stating it was dedicated to the 'Unknown Australian Warrior', more commonly referred to as the Unknown Soldier, on Remembrance Day, 11 November 1993. 

Inscription

Central pillar, tablet

To our gallant dead

who paid the supreme sacrifice in the

1914–1918 War

1939–1945 War

and all other conflicts

Lest we forget

Central pillar, plaque

This memorial was unveiled by 

W. B. Hollis 

(Wally) 

on March 17th, 1990

"Lest we forget" 

Wall, plaque

Victory in Europe

8th May 1945

Victory in the Pacific

15th August 1945

Rosemary plaque

This rosemary bush

was planted as a tribute

to the

Unknown Australian

Warrior

of all wars

on this day 11-11-1993

Lest we forget

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
G A Sherwin WW2 S5153 RAN view
LAC L J Taylor WW2 62765 RAAF view
PTE L E Thurgood WW2 NX291654 AIF view
Spr D A Walker WW2 NX137960 view
GNR R W J P Whalen WW2 NX84967 view
L/Corp L R Whalen WW2 NX153985 view
O L Whalen 101454 view

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Address
Cnr Marine Parade and Ocean Avenue
Stuarts Point NSW 2441
Local Government Area
Kempsey Shire
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees
Wall
Recorded by
Kempsey Shire Council. Wayne Mason.
Year of construction
1990
Dedication date
17 March 1990
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Peacekeeping, 1947–present
All conflicts
Materials
Brick
Bronze
Metal
Other
Other stone