Parkes Methodist Church Second World War Book of Remembrance Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The book has a dark blue leather cover with the inscription in gilt. Each page contains a photograph of a Second World War veteran and handwritten information on their service. The information came from the veterans' families or the veterans themselves; however, the process for collecting names is not clear. The memorial does not include all veterans who attended the Parkes Methodist Church, now the Uniting Church. The book is located inside the Parkes Uniting Church. Also on site is the Parkes Methodist Church First World War Roll of Honor. The Book of Remembrance was dedicated at a special service, conducted by Reverend R B Lew, President of the Conference, in the Parkes Methodist Church on Sunday 27 November 1949. The book commemorated three members of the congregation who gave their lives, and those who served in the Second World War. Several items of church furnishings were also dedicated, including a stained glass memorial window, additions to the reredos panelling along the back wall, a lectern, a sanctuary chair, a hymn board and cupboards, the sanctuary and aisle carpets and a porch table (The Methodist, 16 December 1949). Inscription Front cover Parkes Methodist Church Book of RemembranceSecond World War1939 - 1945 Title page Parkes Methodist Church Book of RemembranceSecond World War1939 - 1945 A gift from Joseph Percival WattsIn loving memory of his wife,Eva Christina WattsChildren: Ida, Beryl, Ron, Jim Related memorials Parkes Methodist Church First World War Roll of Honour Related links Parkes (17 Dec 1949) 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 Private Kuth Leonard Allen Second World War, 1939–45 NX87836 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Sapper Richard James Allen Second World War, 1939–45 NX5558 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Mediterranean 1940 - 1944 view June Adell Allen Second World War, 1939–45 1041 view Private Jean Marie Allen Second World War, 1939–45 NF479609 Australian Women's Army Service view Private Patricia Enid Andrew Second World War, 1939–45 NF481588 Australian Women's Army Service view Driver Leonard Alfred Bennett Second World War, 1939–45 NX193726 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Private Raymond John Best Second World War, 1939–45 NX193392 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Corporal Neville Edwin Bradley Second World War, 1939–45 NX101373 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Gunner H L Bradley Second World War, 1939–45 NX50875 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Mediterranean 1940 - 1944, South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Private William Edward Bryant Second World War, 1939–45 NX32942 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 Parkes Uniting Church Cnr Court Street and Jansen Lane Parkes NSW 2870 Local Government Area Parkes Shire Setting Building – inside Location status Original location Memorial type Memorial book/Book of Remembrance Recorded by David Roden. Graham Wilson Year of construction 1949 Dedication date 27 November 1949 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Paper