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Wickham Soldiers' Memorial

Wickham Soldiers' Memorial
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Description / Background

The Wickham Soldiers' Memorial is a tapered granite column, with a First World War honour roll engraved on three sides. The memorial is located on the northern side of Wickham Park facing Albert Street.

Inscription

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This memorial was erected by the citizens of Wickham in honour of the heroes from the Municipality who nobly fell fighting for the Empire's cause against Prussian aggression in the Great War 1914-15, 16-17-18.

Unveiled on Empire Day 24th May 1916 by Mrs G.W. Jenne, Mayoress 1916.

Front base

This foundation stone was laid 26th February 1916 by Mrs S. Brown, Mayoress S. Brown Esq. J.P. W.M. Shedden, Mayoress. P. Fleming Joint [illeg.]

Re-dedicated1973 J. Carr, President.

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
G Sinnema World War 1 view
E Y E Slater World War 1 view
H G Smith World War 1 view
K K Smith World War 1 view
A C Stott World War 1 view
T Toll World War 1 view
W Towers World War 1 view
R J Turner World War 1 view
A R Verden World War 1 view
A J Waddell World War 1 view

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Address
Wickham Park
Albert Street
Wickham NSW 2293
Local Government Area
Newcastle, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Mr Robert McLardy
Year of construction
1916
Dedication date
24 May 1916
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18