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Forbesdale First World War Roll of Honor

Forbesdale First World War Roll of Honor
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This honour roll is a simple timber board, with a classic pediment shape and carved columns either side. It lists the names of those from the small rural community of Forbesdale who served in the First World War, printed in gold down the middle of the board. Forbesdale is located near Gloucester and its public school was opened in May 1909 and closed in December 1969. 

The Gloucester Advocate, 14 April 1920, published a detailed report of a 'Welcome Home' function and picnic and sports day held at Forbesdale on 9 April 1920. Mr Herb Middlebrook, president of the local Parents and Citizens' Association, acted as chairman and welcomed the returned soldiers. Sister Cowan said they she felt honoured to be included in the welcome home, thanking the Red Cross and Soldiers' Comforts for the gifts provided to soldiers and nurses. At the conclusion of the event, Mrs Wellard Senior was asked to unveil the honour roll. The proceedings concluded with a dance that evening. The newspaper also stated that the returning soldiers saw service in Palestine and France and Sister Cowan in Salonica, 3rd Australian Army Hospital in Dartford England and in Dublin.

The honour roll was later moved to the Gloucester History Museum.

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Roll of Honor
Forbesdale
[Names]

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
Cpl. T J Boorer World War 1 view
R Carey World War 1 view
C W Collins World War 1 view
P Connolly World War 1 view
Cpl. C Curran World War 1 view
S A Deards World War 1 view
H G Deards World War 1 view
J Eagleton World War 1 view
C E Farley World War 1 view
L.Cpl. A L Farley World War 1 view

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Address
Gloucester History Museum
12 Church Street
Gloucester NSW 2422
Local Government Area
Mid-Coast Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Gloucester Shire Council. Graham Wilson.
Year of construction
1920
Dedication date
09 April 1920
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
Materials
Timber