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Woy Woy War Memorial

Woy Woy War Memorial
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Woy Woy War Memorial with park in background
Woy Woy War Memorial with park in background
Woy Woy War Memorial, close-up of side 1 dedication plaque
Woy Woy War Memorial, close-up of side 2 plaques
Woy Woy War Memorial, close-up of side 3 plaques
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Description / Background

The Woy Woy War Memorial is a tapered sandstone pillar, positioned on a sandstone pedestal. Attached to the pedestal are four white marble panels. The first is the dedication plaque and the others contain honour rolls for the First and Second World Wars. Three smaller tablets are attached on three sides of the pedestal and reference the Korean War, Malayan Emergency, and Vietnam War. 

The memorial was made by T. Andrews & Sons of Lidcombe and their name is inscribed on a small plaque attached to the base of the memorial. The unveiling ceremony took place on 23 August 1925. 

In 2021, conservation work was undertaken on the memorial, which was proudly supported by a Community War Memorials Fund grant from the NSW Government. 

Inscription

Side 1

A.D. 1925

Side 1 - plaque

To our boys

[Emblem of crossed rifles]

Who have stood in the forefront of the battle with the Elite of the worlds Heroes, fighting for Liberty, Home & Empire: This Monument is gratefully dedicated by the citizens of Woy Woy.

Side 2

War declared

4th August 1914

Side 2 - plaque 1

Lest we forget

1914–1918

[Names]

1939–1945

[Names]

Side 2 - plaque 2

Korea

Side 3

Armistice signed

11th November 1918

Side 3 - plaque 1

Honor Roll

[Names]

Side 3 - plaque 2

Malaysia

Side 4 

Peace signed

19th July 1919

Side 4 - plaque 1

[Names]

Side 4 - plaque 2

Vietnam

Base - plaque

T. Andrews & Sons. Lidcombe.

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Woy Woy Soldiers Memorial Park
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Related links
Woy Woy War Memorial (3 Sep 1925)
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
D Adams World War 1 view
G W Adams World War 1 view
C Alderton World War 1 view
H Bartlett World War 1 view
T W Bassan World War 2 RAAF view
E O Bayliss World War 1 view
R biggs World War 2 AIF view
J Blackwall World War 1 view
M Bourke World War 1 view
C A Browne World War 1 view

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Address
Woy Woy Memorial Park
Brick Wharf Road
Woy Woy NSW 2256
Local Government Area
Central Coast Council
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Column/pillar
Recorded by
Central Coast Council. Peter Levarre-Waters.
Dedication date
23 August 1925
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Marble
Sandstone