Rev. John Wilkinson Memorial Tablet Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial is a black Terrazzo tablet, inlaid with a piece of white marble in the shape of a shield. It is 600mm high by 500mm wide. It was made by prominent stonemason M.W. Hardy of Narribri. The tablet was created in memory of Reverend John Wilkinson, who is buried in Rutherford Cemetery. He had enlisted to serve in the First World War via the 'Wallabies' march, but was killed in an accident at the Maitland Miltary Camp on 3 February 1916. His headstone (images 2 and 3 above) states he died during a thunderstorm. The memorial was located at the Narrabri Methodist Church until 1972, when the church was destroyed by fire. It has been relocated to storage at the rear of the Narrabri Uniting Church. Inscription In memory of Rev John Wilkinson late minister of this church, also member Wallabies route march, who died Maitland Military camp 3rd February 1916. The just shall live by his faithfulness. Related links Late Rev. John Wilkinson (23 Dec 1916) NSW War Memorials Register - NSW Stories, M.W. Hardy, Monumental mason of Narra… 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 John Wilkinson First World War, 1914–18 view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Narrabri Uniting Church 44 Balonne Street Narrabri NSW 2390 Local Government Area Narrabri Shire Location status Unknown Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Narrabri Shire Council Dedication date 10 December 1916 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Marble