Glen Innes Anzac Park First World War Memorial Gates Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial comprises four large metal gates, two in the centre and one on each side. The gates are supported by four imposing stone pillars. Each pillar bears an honour roll inscribed with those who served in the First World War. Two marble plaques are also attached to the base of the two central pillars. Above the central gates, supported by the central pillars, is a metal cross-bar decorated with two lamps, a metal wreath, and the park's name. The foundation stone for the memorial was laid by Lieutenant Colonel M F Bruxner D.S.O. on 1 November 1922 and the gates were dedicated on 16 February 1924. The memorial is situated at the south-western corner of Glen Innes Anzac Park. Various commemorative services are held on site. Inscription Central gate - cross bar Glen Innes & Dist Soldiers Memorial Central gate - plaques Anzac Park Central pillar - left, plaque Honour roll [Names] Central pillar - left, marble plaque This foundation stone was laid by Lieut-Col. M.F. Bruxner D.S.O. on 1st Nov. 1922 in everlasting memory of the glorious dead and brave living who enlisted from the Glen Innes District Central pillar - right, plaque Honour roll [Names] Central pillar - right, marble plaque This memorial was erected by the Citizens of Glen Innes and District through the efforts of the Girls Patriotic League Joyse Bloxsome Pres. Beth Legge Hon. Sec. Alma Duffy Hon. Treas. W.G. Blessing Mayor. Outer pillar - left, inscription 1914 Outer pillar - left, plaque Honour roll [Names] Outer pillar - right, inscription 1918 Outer pillar - right, plaque Honour roll [Names] Related memorials Glen Innes Anzac Park Second World War Memorial Glen Innes Anzac Park Vietnam War Memorial Glen Innes Anzac Park Korean War Memorial Glen Innes Anzac Park War Memorial Dais Glen Innes Anzac Park Memorial Walk Glen Innes Anzac Park National Service Memorial Glen Innes Anzac Park Great War Memorial Kiosk Related links Memorial gates (18 Feb 1924) 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 Gunner A Abbott First World War, 1914–18 1992 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1918 view Lieutenant Colonel P P Abbott First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private H E Adams First World War, 1914–18 2147 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Sergeant A A Adams First World War, 1914–18 714 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view Private R W Adams First World War, 1914–18 2 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view C S Airs First World War, 1914–18 view Sapper B H Alexander First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view A Alexander First World War, 1914–18 view W J Alexander First World War, 1914–18 view Private H F Allen First World War, 1914–18 4310 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Anzac Park Cnr West Avenue and Bourke Street Glen Innes NSW 2370 Local Government Area Glen Innes Severn Council Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Gate/lychgate Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1922–1924 Dedication date 16 February 1924 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Concrete Marble Metal