Forbesdale First World War Roll of Honor Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background 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. Inscription Roll of HonorForbesdale[Names] Related links Forbesdale. (14 Apr 1920) 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 A H Williams World War 1 view W G Wilson World War 1 view G W Witt World War 1 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar 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