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Kalang Second World War Honour Roll, Bellingen

Kalang Second World War Honour Roll, Bellingen
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Description / Background

This war memorial is a timber honour roll in the shape of a heraldic shield. It is attached to a timber backing board and features the Rising Sun emblem of the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces painted in gold at the top.

The roll lists 20 veterans of the Second World War who have a connection to the community of Kalang, located near Bellingen on the Mid North Coast of NSW.

No historical information about this memorial has been found in local newspapers from the time. However, we can say it was constructed after the war as the names are listed in alphabetical order. It was also likely unveiled at Kalang. 

It is possible the roll was made by the Bellingen Furniture Factory, a local business conducted by L. McNally and G. Griffiths that was established during the First World War. Other district honour rolls held within the museum's collection are of a similar design and it would appear the same company or individual constructed them.

The roll is now located in the Bellingen Museum and is available for viewing during opening hours. Also on site is the Kalang First World War Honor Roll, which has a similar design. 

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Inscription

Kalang

[Australian Commonwealth Military Forces emblem]

Honor Roll

1939 1945

[Names]

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 H R Bailey Second World War, 1939–45 NX38881 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Lance Sergeant C Bailey Second World War, 1939–45 NX46117 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Sister Sister M de Mestre Second World War, 1939–45 NX70211 Australian Army Nursing Service South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view
Private A A Hammel Second World War, 1939–45 NX147636 (N161283) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private D Kelly Second World War, 1939–45 NF481757 Australian Army Medical Womens' Service view
F Kelly Second World War, 1939–45 view
J Kelly Second World War, 1939–45 view
Leading Aircraftman P Kelly Second World War, 1939–45 35977 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
R Kennedy Second World War, 1939–45 view
Lance Corporal H Keough Second World War, 1939–45 N393578 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view

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Address
Bellingen Museum
33-39 Hyde Street
Bellingen NSW 2454
Local Government Area
Bellingen Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Timber