Sir Edward Dunlop Memorial Lawn, Murwillumbah Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Sir Edward Dunlop Memorial Lawn is a grassed area located within Remembrance Place, Murwillumbah. It is dedicated to Sir (Ernest) Edward "Weary" Dunlop, who served with honour in the Second World War. The memorial is marked by a bushrock, positioned in the centre of Remembrance Place. It bears a plaque, which is inscribed with the dedication and brief service details. The rock is surrounded by a well-maintained garden bed. Dunlop was born in Wangaratta, Victoria on 12 July 1907. At the time of his enlistment on 28 December 1939, his locality was Benalla, Victoria but he enlisted in London, England. He was discharged on 1 February 1946 as a Lieutenant Colonel. More details about his life and service can be found on the Australian War Memorial website. Remembrance Place features a number of memorials, including the Murwillumbah War Memorial and Murwillumbah Memorial Wall. Commemorative services are held on site throughout the year. Inscription Plaque SIR EDWARD DUNLOP MEMORIAL LAWN 1907–1993 Sir Edward Dunlop was one of the most admired World War II heroes. Joining the army as a surgeon in 1939, Edward Dunlop was captured by the Japanese in Java and spent three years as a prisoner of war, most of this time along the infamous Thailand-Burma Railway. During this period he worked tirelessly to save lives of hundreds of his fellow POW's. After the war, he championed good relations with Japan, saying he bore no malice towards his former captors. Related memorials Remembrance Place, Murwillumbah Murwillumbah War Memorial Murwillumbah Lone Pine Murwillumbah Sandakan Memorial Walkway Related links Australian War Memorial - Biographical note: Sir (Ernest) Edward "Weary" Dunlop 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 Lieutenant Colonel Edward Dunlop Second World War, 1939–45 VX259 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Remembrance Place Tumbulgum Street Murwillumbah NSW 2484 Local Government Area Tweed Shire Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Other Recorded by Graham Wilson Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45