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William Simon Memorial

William Simon Memorial
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Description / Background

A concrete obelisk, surrounded by wrought iron railing dedicated to William Simon. The inscription is carved on the eastern face of monument. It was erected by the residents of Dondingalong in 1915, following his death while serving in the First World War. According to records at the National Archives of Australia, William was awarded the British War Medal, Victory Medal and the 1914-15 Star Medal. More information about the medals listed here can be found at the British National Archives.

The memorial is located within the grounds of the Dondingalong Uniting Church.

Inscription

For God and Country

Erected to the Memory of William Simon who died on February 19,1915 while serving with the Australian Expeditionary Forces in Egypt.

Aged 26 years

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
William Simon World War 1 983 AIF Egypt view

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Address
296 Dondingalong Road
Dondingalong Uniting Church
Dondingalong NSW 2440
Local Government Area
Kempsey Shire
Memorial type
Obelisk
Recorded by
Richard and Roslyn Haigh
Year of construction
1915
Dedication date
03 November 1915
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18