ANZAC Jawan Cenotaph, Cherrybrook Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This memorial is a granite monument, consisting of a pillar positioned on a plinth. Attached to the front of the pillar are two brass emblems. The first is the Australian Army Rising Sun Badge. Below this is the Ashoka Chakra, the 24-spoke wheel, which is the centre symbol on the Indian flag. Towards the bottom of the pillar is a decorative carved border, featuring a floral design. On the front face of the plinth is a brass plaque, which is inscribed with the dedication. The plaque lists 12 veterans from the Indian-Australian community who served in the First World War. The inscription also pays tribute to, remembers, and recognises other Indian soldiers who served at Gallipoli during this war, in later conflicts, and peacekeeping missions. The memorial is 1.5 metres tall. It sits on a concrete slab, which measures 3.5 metres by 2.2 metres. Flanking the memorial are two 5-metre flagpoles. The monument was unveiled by Mr Julian Leeser MP, Federal member for Berowra, on 10 November 2018; however, the inscription gives the date as 11 November. It is located in Greenway Park in Cherrybrook, NSW, near the Cherrybrook Community and Cultural Centre. Notes about the veterans: All the veterans listed were born in India. Eleven have the surname 'Singh' and the twelfth lists 'Singh' as a second name. It is possible they are related in some way. Two of the veterans listed were killed in action, two were never issued with service a number and one enlisted with an assumed name. For further details on each veteran, click 'view' in the right-most column in the veterans table below. Inscription Plaque Armistice Centenary 2018 The 100th anniversary of the end of World War 1 (1914–1918) This plaque commemorates the service and sacrifice made by Australian soldiers and military personnel of Indian heritage who served in the Australian Imperial Force in World War 1. It honours their contribution to the Allied success in war and the nation's progress in peace. In honour of Davy Singh – Ganessa Singh – Hazara Singh – Juwan Singh – Nain Singh Sailani – Sarn Singh Desanda Singh – Gurbachan Singh – Johar Singh – Linna Singh – Nundag Singh – Sirdar Singh It also remembers and recognises up to 15,000 Indian soldiers who fought with Allied troops at Gallipoli where almost 1,400 Indian soldiers died and up to 3,500 were wounded. It also remembers and recognises the Indian soldiers who have participated alongside the Australian soldiers in various military campaigns and peace missions. It is an enduring sign of the strong alliance between both countries with the common bond of friendship and democracy. Unveiled by Mr. Julian Leeser MP Federal member for Berowra This memorial is a result of joint efforts and support of The Department of Veteran Affairs, Hornsby Shire Council, Hornsby RSL sub-Branch, Hindu Council of Australia and the local Indian community. This cenotaph received major grant funding from the Australian Government. Lest we forget 11 November 2018 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 Private Sarn Singh First World War, 1914–18 2255 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Trooper Sirdar Singh First World War, 1914–18 3708 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Greenway Park Shepherds Drive Cherrybrook NSW 2126 Local Government Area Hornsby Shire Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Monument Recorded by Ronald L McIntosh Year of construction 2018 Dedication date 10 November 2018 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Peacekeeping, 1947–present All conflicts Materials Brass Granite