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Warilla RSL Sub-Branch Cenotaph

Warilla RSL Sub-Branch Cenotaph
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Description / Background

The Warilla RSL sub-Branch Cenotaph is a rectangular granite monument, set within a memorial garden. Attached to the sides of the cenotaph are several plaques, bearing dedications and the names and dates of conflicts in which Australia has been involved. 

The garden also includes a flagpole and a columbarium, containing the ashes of local returned servicemen and servicewomen. It is these names that are included in the veterans table below. Other names related to this memorial are listed on Shellharbour City Museum's website

The cenotaph stands outside the sub-Branch building. Inside, there is a display of military memorabilia.

Inscription

Cenotaph - plaque 1

In memory

of those who served

their country

LEST WE FORGET

Cenotaph - plaque 2

1914–1918

Cenotaph - plaque 3

1938–1945

Cenotaph - plaque 4

Korea

Cenotaph - plaque 5

Vietnam

Cenotaph - plaque 6

Lest we forget

They fought and died

That we might live

Warilla RSL Sub-Branch

This Cenotaph and memorial garden plaque was unveiled by Lieut Comm WP James DSC, Royal Australian Navy, in commemoration of ANZAC and in remembrance of departed comrades of the Warilla RSL Sub-Branch on 20 April 1975.

‘Lest We Forget’

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
L/Seaman Harold F Hopton World War 2 RAN view
Sapr David G Horden World War 2 view
Drv Leslie W Horne World War 2 RAAF view
R/Tele Thomas G Howartson Royal Navy view
Cpl John W E Irving view
Robert W Kershaw World War 2 RAN view
S/Sgt John H Kirkwood World War 2 view
PO M Lawler Royal Navy view
Cpl Thomas H H Lowe view
F/O Ian W Mackenzie World War 2 RAAF view

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Address
Warilla RSL sub-Branch
70 Queen Street
Lake Illawarra NSW 2528
Local Government Area
Shellharbour, City of
Setting
Building – outside
Memorial type
Cenotaph
Recorded by
Shellharbour City Council. Lake Illawarra High School.
Year of construction
1975
Dedication date
20 April 1975
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Granite