Leichhardt First World War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial is a grey marble pillar, topped with three steps and a statue of a lady. The honour roll names are inscribed on the body of the pillar. There are also several individual plaques with a name and date. The below information about the missing field gun was provided by Mr Patrick James: The 77mm field gun was captured by the 53rd Battalion Australian Imperial Force during operations near Peronne in France on 1 September 1918. It was presented to Leichhardt municipality and has been missing since 1980. Information in regard to this enquiry has been recieved from the Information Services department at the Australian War Memorial. They advise the trustees to whom the gun was granted were the Mayor and Town Clerk of the Council of the Municipality of Leichhardt. The most recent correspondence on file is the record of the despatch of the trophy to Leichhardt in 1921. Do you know more about this war memorial? Learn how you can contribute to the NSW War Memorials Register. Inscription Plaque 1 Erected by the citizens in grateful remembrance of the men of Leichhardtwho gave their lives for God, King and Country in the Great War 1914–1919 'They died that we might be free' Plaque 2 This 77mm Field Gun was captured by the 53rd Battalion A.I.F. during operations near Peronne in France on September 1st 1918, and it was for the conspicuous gallantry displayed in such capture that Pte. William Matthew Currey, of Leichhardt was awarded the Victoria Cross. [Note: The gun is no longer at the park] Plaque 3 Unveiled by His Excellency Sir Walter E. Davidson K.C.M.G. Governor of New South Wales 9th April 1922. Related links War trophies (15 Feb 1921) Leichhardt memorial (29 Sep 1921) Leichhardt's tribute (10 Apr 1922) 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 A J ADDISON World War 1 view A AHRADSEN World War 1 view J R ALEXANDER World War 2 view F C ANDERSON World War 1 view C H ANDERSON World War 1 view A V ANDERSON World War 1 view J R M ARCHIBALD World War 2 view W H ARNOLD World War 1 view D H ARTHURSON World War 1 view A ASHTON World War 1 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 Pioneer Park Norton Street Leichhardt NSW 2040 Local Government Area Inner West Council Setting Garden/park Memorial type Column/pillar Recorded by Jane Williamson. Janice Williams. Peter Levarre-Waters. Patrick James. Year of construction 1921-1922 Dedication date 09 April 1922 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18