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Description / Background

The Oatley War Memorial has been completely refurbished over a two year period by Kogarah Council in conjunction with Oatley RSL Sub Branch. These works have given the Memorial a completely new look with the south wall and the surrounds being cement rendered and painted.

The Memorial consists of several elements:

  • A column made of two stones sitting on a cement rendered base:
    • The upper stone has marble plaques on either side dedicated to the veterans' of the First World War, while the lower block has a plaque on either side.
    • The plaques for the First World War are inscribed with the words 'Their lives for victory' and at the base after a list of names are the words 'And their name liveth for evermore'. 
    • The eastern side commemorates those from the Second World War and the base section on the eastern side also has a plaque.
    • The western side commemorates those from Korea, Malaya and Vietnam.
    • The southern wall is faced by large black marble slabs on both sides, decorated with the following:
      • On the eastern side in large gold lettering are the words 'Lest we forget'. Underneath are the service crests of the Navy, Army, Airforce, Merchant Navy and the RSL. All of these are blasted into the marble and filled with gold.
      • On the western side in large gold lettering are the words 'Lest we forget' and a large gold cross.
      • To the north is a mounted 25 Pounder, a Propeller and an Anchor.

The memorial is surrounded by gardens which complement the refurbishment. On the garden wall approaching the Memorial, the original dedication plaque has been re-affixed. The names have all been researched and authenticated but the research will continue as more names are put forward by the public.

Inscription

Plaque 1:

Ye who come after them forget not their sacrifice, claim as your heritage a portion of their spirit and in peace or in war take up their swords of service, so shall the living and the dead to be for all time bound in one fellowship. 

Plaque 2:

This memorial was dedicated on 31st March, 1962 by the Reverend H.C. Lundy, in memory of all servicemen and women serving their country. Originally sited at the public school, Letitia St. Oatley, the memorial was moved to its present position by the Oatley Sub-Branch R.S.S & A.I.L.A.

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
Gnr GEA Agate World War 1 10117 Army view
Pte G A Archer Vietnam 2788583 Army NS view
L/Cpl L J Atkins World War 2 NX26541 Army view
F/Off A W F Barry World War 2 420115 RAAF view
Pte W S Briggs World War 2 NX37665 Army view
Sgt A F Buttel World War 2 403717 RAAF view
Spr A J Cowling World War 2 NX072 Army view
WO K N Doyle World War 2 423450 RAAF view
Spr E W Farrant World War 2 NX24875 Army view
Spr G F Hart World War 2 NX174342 Army view

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Address
Oatley Avenue,
Oatley Memorial Park,
Oatley NSW 2223
Local Government Area
Georges River Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Moved/altered
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Mr. Peter Levarre-Waters and William Wright
Year of construction
1962
Dedication date
31 March 1962
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Vietnam War, 1962–75