Harwood Island Patriotic League First World War Roll of Honour Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial is a polished timber honour board, made of Queensland maple. It features fluted pilasters and a semi-circular pediment, which includes a carving of the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Commonwealth Military Force. The names of more than 60 members of the Harwood Island community who served in the First World War are printed in gold on the main panel of the board. The memorial was made by John Sands Ltd., of Sydney, at the request of the Harwood Patriotic League. The league was formed by October 1915, to assist the volunteers who had enlisted in the war. As each soldier left for service, he was given a patriotic farewell and a gift. A similar offering was made when soldiers returned home. The unveiling ceremony took place during a concert at Harwood's Water Brigade Hall on 21 October 1916. The event attracted some 200 people and was reported in the Daily Examiner on 24 October. The hall's stage was beautifully decorated with flowers and foliage and the walls were draped with the flags of Allied countries. Mr W A Zuill, M.L.A, officially unveiled the roll, during an interval in the musical program. Other speakers on the night included Reverend A R Martin, Councillor F Lawrence, and Mr D Nicholson, who spoke on behalf of the Patriotic League. A bugle call was also played by Mr Bullanger. The memorial is now located in the Harwood Community Hall. Inscription Harwood Island Patriotic League Roll of Honour The following at the call of Duty voluntarily enlisted to fight for King & Country, Humanity, Truth & Freedom in the Great World War 1914–19. Future generations shall bless them. [Names] Related links Harwood Patriotic League (18 Aug 1916) A patriotic function (24 Oct 1916) 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 Pte John D Ayres World War 1 AIF view Pte Norman G Ayres World War 1 AIF view Pte Harry Bailey World War 1 AIF view Dvr Claude A Baker World War 1 AIF Ypres view Cpl Logan W Batt World War 1 AIF view Pte David K Beckman World War 1 AIF view L/Cpl Henry A Brown World War 1 AIF view Pte Frederick Busch World War 1 AIF France view Cpl Duncan A Cameron World War 1 AIF view Pte Percival F Cole World War 1 AIF view Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Harwood Community Hall River Street Harwood NSW 2465 Local Government Area Clarence Valley Council Setting Building – inside Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Graham Wilson. Clarence Valley Council. Alan Brasen. Year of construction 1916 Dedication date 21 October 1916 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Timber