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Krambach First World War Memorial Avenue and Honour Roll

Krambach First World War Memorial Avenue and Honour Roll
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Krambach First World War Memorial Avenue and Honour Roll, trees along the roadside
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Krambach First World War Memorial Avenue and Honour Roll, monument with flagpole in the background
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Krambach First World War Memorial Avenue and Honour Roll, close up of monument
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Description / Background

The Camphor Laurel trees along Bucketts Way in Krambach were planted on 30 August 1919 by the residents of the village as a memorial to their 46 soldiers who served Australia in the First World War. Most of the original trees still survive.

In nearby Leo Carney Park, a polished black-granite monument is inscribed with an honour roll and a direct reference to the memorial avenue. It has a centre panel where the dedication is inscribed, and two wings on either side where the names are listed. At the top of the centre panel is a large rising sun emblem for the Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. The monument was dedicated in April 2002. Behind it is a curved stone wall and multiple rosemary plants. 

On 14 April 2010, the Krambach Chapter of the Wingham RSL sub-Branch received a 'Saluting Their Service Grant' to install a flagpole at the monument. It is positioned behind the wall. There is no inscription on the flagpole. 

The Northern Champion published a detailed report on the planting on 6 September 1919, including listing the names of those who had served and the fallen. Mr T. Paterson, an elderly resident of the district, presided and he called on Mr R.A. Price M.L.A. to speak. Councillor McKinnon also spoke, as well as local school teacher Mr McAulay who had been in charge of the roll. The planting then took place, with the president handing the soldier's next of kin or friend the tree. For those killed, "all present uncovered their heads and bowed in token of respect" and "[i]n the case of a returned soldier three hearty cheers were given as soon as the tree was planted and cheers were given heartily till the avenue was filled." 

Commemorative services are held at the monument and flagpole.

Inscription

Monument - centre panel

This memorial commemorates

the memorial avenue of trees

planted hereabouts on 30.8.1919

in honour of the 46 soldiers

of Krambach who served Australia

in World War One.

Lest We Forget

Monument - base

"Remember the boys with pride and respect

everytime you pass along the avenue"

April 2002

Monument - left wing

[Names]

Monument - right wing

[Names]

✝ Killed

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 Charles Saxby First World War, 1914–18 3464 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private John Saxby First World War, 1914–18 4267 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Jas. Stevens First World War, 1914–18 2181 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Bombardier John Stevens First World War, 1914–18 3416 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view
Private Clarence Weismantel First World War, 1914–18 1277 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) Somme 1916 - 1917 view
Private Claude Wright First World War, 1914–18 960 Australian Army - First Australian Imperial Force (1st AIF) view

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Address
Leo Carney Park
Bucketts Way
Krambach NSW 2429
Local Government Area
Mid-Coast Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees
Monument
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
30 August 1919
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Concrete
Other stone