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Private H. B. Sanders Memorial Tablet

Private H. B. Sanders Memorial Tablet
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This memorial tablet is a marble plaque placed on a decorated timber frame. The plaque is dedicated to Herbert Burdett Sanders, a member of the 2nd Australian Infantry Battalion aged 19 years, was killed in France on 23 July 1916. His name is listed on the Villers-Bretonneux Memorial at Picardie in France. The Macleay Chronicle (Kempsey) on 23 August 1916 wrote wrote a detailed report of his death. 

The memorial is now located in the Kempsey Museum. 

Inscription

To the Glory of God and

In Loving Memory Of

Our Dear Son

Pte. H.B. Sanders,

No. 1074, 2nd Batt.

Who Was Killed In Action In France

July 23 1916 Aged 20 Years.

All Our Hopes On Thee Are Stayed.

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 B Sanders World War 1 1074 Army France view

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Address
Kempsey Museum - Macleay River Historical Society
62 Lachlan Street
South Kempsey NSW 2440
Local Government Area
Kempsey Shire
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Ms Katie Wilson, State Library of New South Wales; Graham Wilson OAM
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Materials
Marble
Timber