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Merrygoen Second World War Honour Roll

Merrygoen Second World War Honour Roll
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Description / Background

The Merrygoen Second World War Honour Roll is a simply designed timber board, featuring a Norman shaped pediment decorated with a simplified Rising Sun emblem. The names of those who served are printed in gold on the main body of the board. As the names are not in alphabetical order, it is possible the roll was created as the servicemen enlisted.

The Mudgee Guardian and North-Western Representative, 29 July 1943 reported on the unveiling ceremony that took the form of a large ball that was held in the Merrygoen Hall on 21 July. The Hon. W.P. Dunn, Minister for Agriculture, who was touring the region at the time was a special guest and Captain Dunn unveiled the memorial during the night. 

The Merrygoen Hall was opened in February 1923 and a Soldiers' Welfare League was created in December 1942. The League was formed to farewell and welcome home district service men and women. This organisation may have been involved in establishing the honour roll. 

The memorial is now located in the Mendooran-Merrygoen Memorial Club. It is available for viewing when the Club is open to the public and members.

Inscription

Honour Roll
Merrygoen
[Names]
On active service 

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
Trooper HA Althoffer Second World War, 1939–45 NX82548 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Leading Aircraftman EJ Bell Second World War, 1939–45 36991 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Driver MK Bell Second World War, 1939–45 NX80710 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
S Blackman Second World War, 1939–45 view
Lance Corporal WH Bright Second World War, 1939–45 NX66416 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private JT Buck Second World War, 1939–45 NX22021 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private R. Campbell Second World War, 1939–45 N195891 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Driver RN Campbell Second World War, 1939–45 NX91737 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private JE Colley Second World War, 1939–45 NX86686 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Leading Aircraftman EW Colley Second World War, 1939–45 67657 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view

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Address
Mendooran-Merrygoen Memorial Club
58 Bandulla Street
Mendooran NSW 2482
Local Government Area
Warrumbungle Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
1943
Dedication date
21 July 1943
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Timber