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Coraki Presbyterian Church First World War Roll of Honor

Coraki Presbyterian Church First World War Roll of Honor
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Description / Background

The Coraki Presbyterian Church First World War Roll of Honor is a polished cedar board, manufactured by Brown and Jolly, furniture manufacturers of Lismore. At the top it has a classically designed Gothic shaped pediment that is decorated with paintings of the Union Jack and Australian flags. On either side are carved columns with a supporting shelf at the bottom. This shelf is is in turn supported by two carved corbels. 

The Richmond River Herald, 27 June 1919 advertised the unveiling of the memorial at the Coraki Presbyterian Church on Sunday 29 June. A detailed report of the ceremony was published in the paper shortly after on 1 July. The artistic board listed the names of the 52 members of the church who had enlisted from the Coraki Charge. Reverend J. Lundie officiated at the dedication service. The unveiling "was performed by Mesdames Polson and Scott, who were each represented at the war by three sons, one in each instance sacrificing his son." The report stated that the board was similar to others in the district.

The has since been relocated to the Coraki FNC Uniting Church.

Inscription

Coraki Presbyterian Church, Roll of Honor
[Names] 
For God & Empire

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Corporal FW Polson First World War, 1914–18 2664 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private J Polson First World War, 1914–18 7297 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Gunner W Ratcliffe First World War, 1914–18 32741 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private B Reid First World War, 1914–18 204 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private R Reid First World War, 1914–18 1894 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Gunner A Scott First World War, 1914–18 23089 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
D Scott First World War, 1914–18 view
Lance Corporal W Scott First World War, 1914–18 1236 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private R Somers First World War, 1914–18 141 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Sergeant L Watterson First World War, 1914–18 3340 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
St Johns Uniting Church
Adams Street
Coraki NSW 2471
Local Government Area
Lismore, City of
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1919
Dedication date
29 June 1919
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Timber