Gilgandra Coo-ee March 100th Anniversary Statute Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The war memorial is a cast iron statute, located in Miller Street, Gilgandra. It depicts an Australian First World War soldier with his hands cupped to his face as he calls out 'Coo-ee'. It commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Coo-ee March, which left Gilgandra on 10 October 1915. Designed and created by artist Brett Garling, the tribute was unveiled on Anzac Day, 25 April 2015. The statue stands on top of a polished stone pedestal, which is inscribed with a dedication to the marchers. There is also an interpretation board located to one side of the statute entitled 'COO-EE. The Story of the Coo-ee Bronze Sculpture'. The board includes details about the march; an extract from John Meredith's Book 'The Coo-ee March'; a photo of Bill Hitchen, leader of the Coo-ees; a photog of the Coo-ees leaving Gilgandra and of them in Sydney; a list of the original Coo-ee marchers and the Coo-ee March Enactment 1987; details of the artist; and the fundraising effort. Inscription Front In recognition of the 35 men who left Gilgandra in 1915 and their eternal footprint on the history of our community and our nation Back In commemoration of the 100 year anniversary of the Coo-ee March 1915-2015Unveiled on 25th April 2015Artist Ben Garling Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Miller Street Gilgandra NSW 2827 Local Government Area Gilgandra Shire Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Statue/sculpture/artwork Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 2014-2015 Dedication date 25 April 2015 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Metal