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Hawkesbury Agricultural College First World War Memorial, University of Western Sydney

Hawkesbury Agricultural College First World War Memorial, University of Western Sydney
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Hawkesbury Agricultural College First World War Memorial, University of Western Sydney, Richmond
Hawkesbury Agricultural College First World War Memorial, University of Western Sydney, Richmond
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Description / Background

The memorial consists of a sandstone veneer base surmounted by three columns representing the Australian Army, Navy, and Air Force. The memorial was erected to commemorate the 750 men who attended the Hawkesbury Agricultural College and served in the First World War. These men were students, former students, lecturers, and other employees. The memorial also stands as a monument to every Australian who has served in all wars and conflicts. 

A large metal honour roll attached to the front of the memorial lists the names of the men from the Hawkesbury Agricultural College who died in the First World War. A second plaque outlines the history of the memorial. The memorial has a bed of river rocks at its base and is located within a grove of established trees with a number of Lone Pine trees and an extensive lawn in the foreground.

The memorial was commissioned by the Richmond and Windsor RSL Sub-branches and constructed with funding from the Federal Government's 2015 ANZAC Centenary Local Grant Fund.  The memorial was unveiled on 25 April 2015 at the ANZAC Ceremony held in McQuade Park, Windsor. It was later moved to its present position at the University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury Campus in July 2015 with a dedication ceremony held on 9 July 2015. 

Inscription

Roll 

Hawkesbury Agricultural College  Members who died in World War I
[Names]

Plaque

The Windsor & District RSL Sub-Branch and the Richmond Sub-Branch donated this memorial to 
the University of Western Sydney, Hawkesbury Campus to commemorate the members of the 
Hawkesbury Agricultural College who paid the ultimate sacrifice in World War 1.

This memorial was made available with the support of Louise Markus MP, Federal Member for 
Macquarie, funded by the Australian Government Anzac Centenary Local Grants Program.

It stands as a monument to every Australian who served in all wars and conflicts in the name 
of our great country Australia.

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Private A B Goard First World War, 1914–18 6744 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Private M G Goldring First World War, 1914–18 140 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Gallipoli 1915 view
Corporal W B Goodchild First World War, 1914–18 5526 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Ypres Salient 1917 view
Private D B Greenwood First World War, 1914–18 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Captain T G Grice First World War, 1914–18 Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Sergeant H Griffiths First World War, 1914–18 405 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Second Lieutenant P V Harris First World War, 1914–18 577 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Private R Hazlitt First World War, 1914–18 912 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Captain R Heron First World War, 1914–18 Gallipoli 1915 view
Private R C Hides First World War, 1914–18 1555 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view

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Address
University of Western Sydney Hawkesbury Campus
Science Road
Richmond NSW 2753
Local Government Area
Hawkesbury, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Monument
Recorded by
University Archivist Cathie Lester. Graham Wilson
Year of construction
2015
Dedication date
09 July 2015
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
All conflicts
Materials
Metal
Other stone
Sandstone