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 Lance Corporal Norman Ede Pearce Second World War, 1939–45 NX31681 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) Malay Barrier 1941–1942 view Gunner Richard Crofton Pearce Second World War, 1939–45 PX103 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Leading Aircraftman Barry Clive Pearson Second World War, 1939–45 445035 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view Flight Lieutenant David Alfred Read Second World War, 1939–45 413141 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Air war over Europe 1940–1945 view Corporal Lorna Mary Robens Second World War, 1939–45 NF454572 Australian Women's Army Service view Chief Petty Officer John Harold Robens Second World War, 1939–45 26188 Royal Australian Navy (RAN) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Corporal Thomas Keith Robens Second World War, 1939–45 N351598 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Private Harold James Fuller Robens Second World War, 1939–45 N278820 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Lieutenant Trevor Heywood Shaw Second World War, 1939–45 NX28583 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Staff Sergeant Allen John Stanton Second World War, 1939–45 NX67623 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) South-West Pacific 1942 - 1945 view Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 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