Burwood War Memorial Arch Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Burwood War Memorial Arch is a classical sandstone structure, located at the entrance to Burwood Park. The arch features eight granite honour rolls, inscribed with the names of those who served in the First World War. Their names are also highlighted in gold. The foundation stone was laid on 11 November 1922 and the finished arch was officially unveiled on Anzac Day, 25 April 1923. On 11 August 1990, the arch was rededicated as a war memorial to all Australians who have served. At the same time, the nearby Michael Tognolini Peace Garden was also dedicated. Directly behind the arch is The Bugler of Burwood statue. The Burwood Sandakan Memorial is also located within the park. Inscription Top of arch - front and back Thanks be unto God who gave us the victory Left side of arch 1914–1919 [Australian Military Forces badge] Malaya Borneo Vietnam Kuwait East Timor Iraq Afghanistan Right side of arch 1914–1919 [Australian Military Forces badge] N.Z. Wars Sudan Boer War World War I World War II Korea Foundation stone Erected by the citizens of Burwood in grateful memory of those who served in the Great War 1914–1918. This stone was laid by the Mayor Ald. J. H. Whipp. on 11th November 1922. Unveiling tablet This memorial was unveiled by His Excellency Lord Forster Governor General of Australia on Anzac Day 25th April 1923. G. S. Blair. Mayor. Honour roll 1 These men gave their lives for King and Empire The souls of the righteous are in the hand of God [Names] Honour rolls 2–7 These also served willingly for King and Empire [Names] Plaque in proximity BURWOOD MUNICIPAL COUNCIL This plaque was erected to commemorate the rededication of the War Memorial Arch and the construction of the Michael Tognolini Peace Garden on 11th August 1990 by Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair AO Governor of New South Wales. Alderman George Howe - Mayor. Greg Harragon - Town Clerk. MICHAEL TOGNOLINI PEACE GARDEN This garden was constructed to remember all those who gave their lives in the struggle for peace. The garden was named after a resident of Burwood Municipality who died in the service of his country in Vietnam on 20th April, 1970. WAR MEMORIAL ARCH The memorial arch which was unveiled by the Governor-General, Lord Forster on 25th April, 1923 lists the names of 937 men and four nurses who served in World War I. The names of 149 who died in this conflict are also listed. The arch was rededicated as a general war memorial to honour all Burwood residents who served and fell in the service of Australia. Related memorials The Bugler from Burwood Michael Tognolini Peace Garden Burwood Sandakan Memorial Related links Burwood's arch (13 Nov 1922) Burwood's arch (26 Apr 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 F W Abrahams World War 1 view P H Abrahams World War 1 view J T Abrahams World War 1 view J Abrahams World War 1 view T E C Adams World War 1 view E A Allan World War 1 view G G Allard World War 1 view W L Allen World War 1 view E H Allen World War 1 view W Allen World War 1 view Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Burwood Park 2 Comer Street Burwood NSW 2134 Local Government Area Burwood, Municipality of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Arch Recorded by Rusty Priest AM Year of construction 1922–1923 Dedication date 25 April 1923 Conflict/s Sudan, March–June 1885 South African War (Boer War), 1899–1902 First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53 Malayan Emergency, 1950–60 Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66 Vietnam War, 1962–75 Iraq: the First Gulf War, 1990–91 Afghanistan, 2001–present Iraq: the Second Gulf War, 2003–09 Other Materials Granite Sandstone