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Wyong War Memorial

Wyong War Memorial
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Description / Background

Monument constructed of polished trachyte surmounted by an orb of red granite. The memorial is raised on a concrete platform with a staircase constructed into three sides each, leading to the gold-plated inscriptions on the pillar.

The memorial is located at the northeastern entrance to Wyong Town Park.

Condition concerns include cracks in the concrete and lichen growth at the upper parts of the memorial.

Inscription

Side 1

1914-1919

In memory of Wyong heroes

[Names]

"Thine, O Lord, is the Victory."

This monument was erected in Honor of those who enlisted from this District for Service in the Great War 1914-1919.

Plaque on side 1

Dedicated to those who served and those who died in World War I

Side 2

Roll of Honor

[Names]

1939-1945

Plaque on side 2

Dedicated to those who served and those who died in World War II

Plaque on side 3

Dedicated to those who served and those who died in all other conflicts

Re-dedication plaque

To commemorate the Re-Dedication of this Memorial erected to the memory of Servicemen and Women involved in all conflicts from World War I to the present day and re-established at this site.

This tablet was unveiled by PAUL CRITTENDEN, M.P. Member for Wyong on the 16th day of April 1994 and is a symbol of appreciation to Wyong Shire Council from WYONG SUB-BRANCH RETURNED & SERVICES LEAGUE OF AUSTRALIA.

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
Leonard Jean Kelle World War 1 view
G Kelson World War 2 view
A B Ronald H Kerr World War 2 view
Pte John McKenzie World War 1 view
E McManus World War 1 view
Robert McPhan World War 2 view
Harold Murray World War 1 view
M D O'Connor World War 2 view
Bertie Pemberton World War 1 view
Roy A Phillips World War 1 view

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Address
Wyong Town Park
10 Rankens Court
Wyong NSW 2259
Local Government Area
Central Coast Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Ms Meg Newington, Ms Anita Auzins, Wyong Shire Council and Peter Levarre-Waters
Year of construction
1923
Dedication date
21 April 1923
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
All conflicts
Materials
Bronze
Concrete
Granite