Former Pokolbin Public School First and Second World War Memorial Gates Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background These war memorial gates stand at the bottom of the driveway of the former Pokolbin Public School. The gates consist of four stone pillars, joined by metal gates. The two centre pillars are taller and have marble honour rolls attached for the First and Second World Wars. The left, or north, pillar is for the First World War and the right, or south, is for the Second World War. In 2023, two brass plaques have been attached to the two outer pillars. They are inscribed with dedications to those who have served in later conflicts in which Australia has been involved. Inscription Left - north pillar 1914-1918 Honour Roll [Names] Right - south pillar 1939-1945 Honour Roll [Names] Brass plaque 1 Korean War 1950-1953 Vietnam War 1965-1973 Gulf War 1990-1991 Iraq War 2003-2009 & 2013-2017 Afghanistan 2001-2021 "They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the Sun, and in the Morning We will remember them." Lest we forget. Brass plaque 2 Saluting Their Service Recognising the servicemen, women and civilians who gave service to our Homeland in Australia's hour of need We honour them for securing our freedom and peace "Lest we forget" The Pokolbin Community Australian Services Peace Keeping Missions 100 separate missions involving 30,000 personnel 10 Australians have died during these operations Related links Memorial gates and avenue (6 Jul 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 J P Wilkinson World War 1 view W H Wilkinson World War 1 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Community Hall and Rural Fire Service 126 McDonalds Road Pokolbin NSW 2320 Local Government Area Cessnock, City of Setting Building – outside Location status Original location Memorial type Gate/lychgate Recorded by Arthur Wollen. Robert McLardy. Dedication date 03 July 1948 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 Korean War, 1950–53 Vietnam War, 1962–75 Iraq: the First Gulf War, 1990–91 Afghanistan, 2001–present Iraq: the Second Gulf War, 2003–09 Materials Brass Marble Other stone