Tamworth and District Second World War Monument Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is a monument made of black polished granite, consisting of four vertical panels mounted on a large granite plinth, set on a surround of pavers. A figure is etched on each of the four panels, with the first three representing servicemen from The Royal Australian Navy, The Australian Army and The Royal Australian Airforce, with the fourth depicting the Women's Services. On each side of the plinth is etched an alphabetical list of those from the Tamworth district who served in the Second World War. A metal plaque details the unveiling of the monument on 9 February 1997 by Major General "Digger" James, AO, MBE, MC. Further names were added to the memorial in 1998. The monument is located in the Bicentennial Park near other war memorials, listed in the 'Related memorials' section below. Inscription Front inscription Lest We Forget [Names] Back plaque This World War II Memorial was officially opened by Major General 'Digger' James, A.O., M.B.E., M.C., National President of the Returned and Services League of Australia on 9 February 1997 Lest We Forget Related memorials Tamworth Waler Memorial Tamworth Man-O-War Memorial Gates HMAS Tamworth Memorial NSW Light Horse Regiments Memorial, Tamworth Tamworth Bicentennial Park Lone Pine 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 Pilot Officer C A Abrams Second World War, 1939–45 428747 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view Private A W Abrams Second World War, 1939–45 N217554 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Lieutenant D H Ackland Second World War, 1939–45 NX40717 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Leading Aircraftman A H Ackland Second World War, 1939–45 135420 Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) view Warrant Officer Class I N J Ackland Second World War, 1939–45 NX8719 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Private H R Ackland Second World War, 1939–45 NX40683 Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Private W S Adams Second World War, 1939–45 NX128866 (N769) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Lance Bombardier J Ahearn Second World War, 1939–45 NX106695 (N162730) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Sergeant C Ahearn Second World War, 1939–45 Nx132490 (N19130) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Private W T Ahearn Second World War, 1939–45 NX154513 (N163292) Australian Army - Second Australian Imperial Force (2nd AIF) view Pagination 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Bicentennial Park Kable Avenue Tamworth NSW 2340 Local Government Area Tamworth Regional Council Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Monument Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1996-1997 Dedication date 09 February 1997 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Bronze Granite Other stone