Connolly Park First World War Memorial Gates Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background These war memorial gates consist of two sandstone pillars, faced with polished stone honour rolls listing First World War veterans. They were dedicated on 23 February 1924 and are located in Connolly Park in Carrington, NSW. Attached at the bottom of the front face of the right-hand side pillar is a plaque dedicated to Brigadier Sir Frederick Galleghan (also known as 'Black Jack'), who saw service in the First and Second World Wars. Inscription Above each gate post Honour Roll Plaque Australia Remembers 1945-1995 F. Gallagher on this panel served in World War I as a Sergeant in the 34th Battalion. Frederick Galleghan is best remembered as 'Black Jack' commanding officer of the 2/30th Battalion and commander of Australian prisoners of war at Changi Prison during World War II Brigadier Sir Frederick Galleghan. DSO. OBE. ISO. ED Died 20th April 1971. Sponsored by Friends of the City of Newcastle Regiment. Related links Carrington's memorial gates (26 Feb 1924) 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 R Jenkinson World War 1 view D Jenkinson World War 1 view W Johns World War 1 view T Johnson World War 1 view J Jones World War 1 view A Jones World War 1 view W E Jones World War 1 view E Jones World War 1 view C Jones World War 1 view H Jones World War 1 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page … 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 … Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Connolly Park Cnr Cowper and Fitzroy Streets Carrington NSW 2294 Local Government Area Newcastle, City of Setting Garden/park Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Gate/lychgate Recorded by Robert McLardy Dedication date 23 February 1924 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Sandstone