Branxton First and Second World Wars Memorial Rotunda Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Located in Branxton Park in Branxton, NSW, is an octagonal rotunda, which is the site of the town's Anzac Day commemorative services. It is made of brick and has a tile roof. It is surrounded by a garden bed and two flagpoles flank its entrance. Attached to the external sides of the rotunda are several marble tablets, which are inscribed with an honour roll for the First World War. Those who were killed in the war have a Maltese cross next to their name. There are also several bronze tablets in memory of the men and women who served in the Second World War. Standing to the side of the rotunda, is a historic stone obelisk. It was erected in 1905 in memory of Mr. Joseph Bercini, Jnr., an important local citizen and benefactor of the town. Note on veterans: The Australian War Memorial's Roll of Honour lists Private John Reeves, service number 2433, as killed in action, however he is not marked as such on the memorial. Inscription Dedication plaque Erected in honour of those who left this district to serve their King and Country in the Great War 1914–1919 and in memory of those who fell. Plaque 1 Australia Remembers 1945–1995 Plaque 2 Australia Remembers 1939–1945 In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II. Lest we forget Related links Branxton (25 Jun 1923) 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 P Hansen World War 1 view W Harper World War 1 view L J Harrigan World War 1 view A R Hatcher World War 1 view M C Hatcher World War 1 view T H Hatcher World War 1 view W C Hatcher World War 1 view R Haydock World War 1 view J Hicks World War 1 view R Holmes World War 1 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 … Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Branxton Park 4 John Rose Avenue Branxton NSW 2335 Local Government Area Cessnock, City of Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Flag/flagpole Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees Rotunda/bandstand Stone/bushrock Recorded by Cessnock City Council. Rusty Priest. Peter Levarre-Waters. Dedication date 23 June 1923 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Brick Concrete Marble Other