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Rappville Second World War Roll of Honour (Destroyed)

Rappville Second World War Roll of Honour (Destroyed)
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Description / Background

Note: This roll of honour no longer exists. It was destroyed in a bushfire in 2019. 

Former description

This war memorial was a timber honour roll for the Second World War and featured a classical pediment on the top. The names were printed in gold in the centre of the board, in alphabetical order across two columns. Seven names were added at a later date, bringing the total to 40. Four names were marked with a Latin cross, indicating the veteran had been a Prisoner of War, and six names were marked with a gold star, indicating they made the supreme sacrifice. Both columns were protected by a pane of glass, inset into a timber border. This gave the memorial a cabinet-like appearance. 

The origins and unveiling details of the roll are not known. However, it was likely made after the end of the war. No mention of it was made in an article in the Daily Examiner on 15 April 1946, which described the final welcome home event for servicemen, held at the Rappville Hall the previous week. Several of the veterans listed on the roll were in attendance and they were presented with inscribed gold medals. 

The roll was on display at the hall until late 2019. That October, the hall and its contents were destroyed in a bushfire. The roll, along with two others, were lost as a result. They are listed separately on the NSW War Memorials Register as the Rappville and District Great War Roll of Honour (Destroyed) and the Wyan School and District First World War Roll of Honour (Destroyed).

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Inscription

ROLL OF HONOUR

RAPPVILLE

1939–1945

ENLISTED FOR ACTIVE SERVICE

[Names]

★ Denotes Supreme Sacrifice ✝ Denotes P.O.W.

FOR KING AND COUNTRY

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
Gunner C Hawkins Second World War, 1939–45 NX27941 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private R Hawkins Second World War, 1939–45 QX23656 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
P Hawkins Second World War, 1939–45 view
Sergeant R H Hunter Second World War, 1939–45 NX117212 (N2059) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private C E James Second World War, 1939–45 NX117301 (N2181) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Corporal R G Johnstone Second World War, 1939–45 N166901 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Private C E King Second World War, 1939–45 N441284 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Corporal J C McLaurin Second World War, 1939–45 60069 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view
Private T F Pearce Second World War, 1939–45 NX47566 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view
Leading Aircraftman M T Price Second World War, 1939–45 133301 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view

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Address
Formerly: Rappville Hall
Rappville NSW 2469
Local Government Area
Richmond Valley Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Lost/destroyed
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Conflict/s
Second World War, 1939–45
Materials
Glass
Timber