Canowindra War Memorial Arch Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This memorial arch consists of four stucco pillars, connected by a wrought iron arch. The arch features the words 'Lest we forget' and the Australian Military Forces emblem. The pillars are joined by matching wrought iron gates. There are multiple white marble tablets attached to the pillars, as well as several bronze plaques. The gates provide a formal entrance to the Canowindra Memorial Park, opened on 11 November 1947. On 16 June 1948, the Molong Express and Western District Advertiser outlined the extensive works Boree Shire Council had undertaken in the park, prior to the opening. Improvements included constructing the arch. The whole of the materials, including the gates on the arch, were manufactured by council staff. A stonemason from Orange assisted council to inscribe the names on the tablets free of charge. Also on site is the Canowindra War Memorial. Inscription Small plaque This arch was made and donated by Ray J. Campbell. Marble tablet 1 In memory of the pioneers of Canowindra district and their sons who fought to preserve our freedom in World War II. 1939–1945. [Names] Marble tablet 2 They paid the supreme sacrifice [Names] Marble tablet 3 Erected by the citizens & rate payers of the Boree Shire 1947 C. McCarron President G.R. Beattie Shire Clerk R.J. Mathews Engineer Bronze plaque 1 [Armed services emblem on each corner] To honour the veterans who served Australia in Vietnam 1962–1972. Bronze plaque 2 [Armed services emblem on each corner] To honour the veterans who served australia in Korea 1950–1953 Malaya 1948–1960 Borneo 1962–1966 Related memorials Canowindra Memorial Park Canowindra War Memorial Related links Extensive parks program (16 Jun 1948) 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 Rodger HARWOOD World War 1 view Norman C KERR World War 1 view R J LLOYD World War 1 view William H MARTIN World War 1 view John PITT World War 1 view Jock RITCHIE World War 1 view Bryan A ROBINSON World War 1 view Bernard SLAVEN World War 1 view John D STUBBS World War 1 view Walter M TOWNSEND World War 2 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Canowindra Memorial Park Cnr Gaskill and Blatchford Streets Canowindra NSW 2804 Local Government Area Cabonne Shire Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Arch Recorded by Graham Wilson. Peter Levarre-Waters. Canowindra RSL sub-Branch. Year of construction 1947 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53 Malayan Emergency, 1950–60 Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66 Vietnam War, 1962–75 Materials Bronze Concrete Marble Metal