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Wilbert 'Darky' Thomas Hudson MM Memorial

Wilbert 'Darky' Thomas Hudson MM Memorial
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A sandstone plinth with a plaque commemorating the story of Wilbert 'Darky' Thomas Hudson MM. A second plaque details the unveiling ceremony. Also incorporated as part of the memorial is a seat, provided by Holroyd Rotary, a bubbler and tree plantings.

Inscription

Theis memorial was unveiled on 13 February 2010 by Clr John Perry Mayor of Holroyd City Council in memory of Wilbert "Darky" Thomas Hudson MM. Darky was the first Australian to be awarded the Military Medal (MM) for bravery against the enemy on Australian soil during the air raids in Darwin on 19 February 1942.

The three trees opposite this plaque were planted as part of the memorial by the Mayor with the assistance of the Hudson family and representatives of the Holroyd Rotary Club, Merrylands RSL Sub-Branch and the Merrylands RSL Club who all contributed to the establishment of this memorial. 

Holroyd City Council

North Ward [Names] South Ward [Names] East Ward [Names] West Ward [Names]

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
Gunner Wilbert T Hudson World War 2 N.108358 Army Darwin view

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Address
Greystanes Sportsground
Merrylands Road
Greystanes NSW 2145
Local Government Area
Cumberland Council
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees
Other
Recorded by
Karen Golding Holroyd City Council
Year of construction
2010
Dedication date
13 February 2010
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45