Walcha and District War Memorial Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Situated on one of the highest points of Walcha, the memorial column stands more than 7.6 meters high. The column is made of red granite from Aberdeen, Scotland. The granite grail at the top of the column is from nearby Uralla. The column sits atop a stone pillar, with marble steps at the base. The memorial tablets set in concrete on the four sides of the pillar are of Swedish granite and the steps are from Wagga Wagga. A plaque with dedication and honour roll for the Second World War has been added at the bottom of the pillar on the front face. The memorial and garden were opened in 1922, having been established from public donations. The nearby memorial gates were donated by pupils of Walcha Preparatory School. On the ground in front of the column are the Walcha and District War Memorial Pavers. Inscription Pillar - inscription 1 In loving remembrance of the fallen and to perpetuate the names of all who served in the Great War 1914-1919 Pillar - inscription 2 Sacred to the memory of those who made the Supreme Sacrifice in World War II from Walcha & District 1939-1945 Gate plaque - left pillar Soldiers Memorial 1914-1919 Erected by the people of Walcha and district Gates and Piers donated by children of Walcha Preperatory School Gate plaque - right pillar Gallipoli, Palestine, France Flanders, Somme Pozieres, Bullecourt, Messines, Paschendaele, Amiens, Villers, Bretoneaux, Mont St Quentin Related memorials Walcha and District War Memorial Pavers Related links Walcha War Memorial. (22 Dec 1922) Veterans listed on this memorial Veterans listed on this memorial Sort by Family nameGiven nameWar Order AscDesc Items per page 1050100- All - Apply Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more W Hopkins World War 1 view J A S Hoy World War 1 view Thomas E Hughes World War 1 75 AIF view R C Hush World War 2 AIF view H Jamieson World War 1 view F Johnson World War 2 AIF view A Jones World War 1 view G D V Jones World War 1 AIF view G Jones World War 1 view E Jones World War 1 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 … Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Walcha Anzac Memorial Park Cnr Derby and Hill Street Walcha NSW 2354 Local Government Area Walcha Shire Setting Garden/park Memorial type Column/pillar Recorded by Robert Preston Year of construction 1922 Dedication date 20 December 1922 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45