Top of arch - centre plaque
Erected to the memory of the soldiers of Wollongong who fought in the Great War 1914–1918
Top of arch - left plaque
Lord God of Hosts be with us yet,
Lest we forget, lest we forget.
Top of arch - right plaque
When can their glory fade
Foundation stone
The foundation stone of this memorial was laid by His Excellency Sir Walter Davidson K.C.M.G. Governor of New South Wales 7th August 1922
Dedication stone
This memorial was unveiled by His Excellency Rt. Hon. HW Barron Forster of LEPE P.C. G.C.M.G. Governor General Commonwealth of Australia 3rd June 1923.
Side of right pillar - plaque
On Fame's eternal camping-ground,
Their silent tents are spread,
And glory guards, with solemn round
the bivouac of the dead [American Poet Theodore O'Hara's 'Bivouac of the Dead']
Front of left pillar - plaque
Blow, bugles of battle,
the marches of peace;
East, west, north, and south. [John Greenleaf Whittier American poet, reformer and author (1807–1892)]