Helensburgh and District War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This memorial space is demarcated by a 10m² paved area, upon which several memorial elements stand. On the western side is a 5m² platform, with a sandstone monument at its centre. The cube base of the monument is 1.5m tall, and the surmounted polygon centrepiece is 1m tall. Affixed to the front face of the monument are two bronze plaques. On the northern side of the paved area is a stone wall divided into two panels, faced with black basalt. There are three sandstone-faced pillars supporting the wall, one at each end and one in the centre. The panels display multiple bronze plaques, inscribed with the names of individual veterans. At the southwestern corner of the area is a flagpole, and the southern and eastern sides of the square are bounded by 1m tall sandstone bollards, placed at every metre. The concept design of the memorial was chosen from a competition among local schoolchildren. The detailed design and construction plans were developed by local citizens, with materials and labour donated or provided by local tradespeople and businesses. Wollongong Council staff provided support throughout the planning, approval and construction phases. The First World War honour roll was added to the back of the monument on 20 April 2020. Members of the Helensburgh and District Historical Society compiled all 117 names listed, as well as published the stories of each veteran in a book titled Our Boys Not Forgotten. The book also details the service records of over 400 men who served in the First World War and had an association with the wider Helensburgh area, including Clifton, Coalcliffe, Stanwell Park, Otford, Stanwell Tops, Helensburgh and Darkes Forest. Inscription Front of monument - top plaque THIS MEMORIAL has been erected by the community of Helensburgh District and Friends with the support of Wollongong City Council The memorial is dedicated to all those who have served Unveiled by HIS EXCELLENCY REAR ADMIRAL PETER SINCLAIR AC Governor of New South Wales 7 November 1993 Front of monument - base plaque They shall not grow 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 Back of monument - roll of honour plaque WW1 ROLL OF HONOUR HELENSBURGH DISTRICT (Helensburgh, Otford, Stanwell Tops, Stanwell Park, Coalcliffe, Clifton & Darkes Forest) KIA – Killed In Action, DOW – Died Of Wounds, DOD – Died Of Disease, MP – Died during Medical Procedure GALLIPOLI [Names] BELGIUM [Names] OUT OF THEATRE [Names] FRANCE [Names] 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 C Arney Second World War, 1939–45 NX5449 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view J Ashworth Second World War, 1939–45 SX8811 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view D C Baker Second World War, 1939–45 NX686 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view A J Barnett Second World War, 1939–45 NX128062 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view N L Bell First World War, 1914–18 6957 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view E J Bell First World War, 1914–18 6460 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view J E J Boyle Korean War, 1950–53 44761 Royal Australian Navy (RAN) view F Brooks Second World War, 1939–45 NX87280 view A G Buckingham Second World War, 1939–45 NX25845 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view R C Butt Second World War, 1939–45 NX16094 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd 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 Charles Harper Park 4 Walker Street Helensburgh NSW 2508 Local Government Area Wollongong, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Monument Wall Recorded by Ian Carroll, Helensburgh RSL Sub-branch Dedication date 07 November 1993 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Second World War, 1939–45 All conflicts Materials Bronze Other stone Sandstone