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Trooper H. W. Waddell Memorial

Trooper H. W. Waddell Memorial
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Description / Background

Sandstone obelisk with relief carving of a mounted Trooper, laurel wreath, and crossed rifles at base. The four attached plaques are fashioned from white marble.

The Australian War Memorial records indicate Trooper Waddell died on 22 September 1900, instead of 27 September as inscribed on the memorial. 

Inscription

Erected to the memory of TROOPER H. W. WADDELL Member of The Bushmen's Contingent.

The funds for this memorial were collected by shilling subscriptions inaugurated by the Proprietor of the Singleton Budget.

Unveiled September 27th 1903 by Mrs F. A. Bennett Mayoress of Singleton.

A native of Singleton who fell in active service at Pienaars River South African War September 27th 1900.

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
Trooper Herbert William Waddell South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902 156 Australian Army view

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Address
Burdekin Park
94 George Street
Singleton NSW 2330
Local Government Area
Singleton Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Obelisk
Recorded by
Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch)
Year of construction
1903
Dedication date
27 September 1903
Conflict/s
South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902
Materials
Sandstone