William King and Lesley Oliver Memorial Plaques Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Two marble plaques placed on the lower part of the Wallsend Rotunda. The plaque for Private King was dedicated on 29 August 1915, and the plaque for Lance Corporal Oliver was dedicated on 23 September 1917. Inscription Plaque: Erected by the members of the Wallsend & Plattsburg model band. As a tribute to the memory of Pte William King 13th Battalion. Killed in action at the Dardanelles, 24th May 1915 Aged 21 years.' [Stonemason's mark: Browne, Newcastle] Plaque: Erected by his comrades of Wallsend & Plattsburg. As a tribute to the memory of Lance Corporal Lesley Oliver C Company 56th Battalion. Killed in action in France 2nd December 1916. Aged 22 Years. One of the best Australia could send, respected by all his faithful friends. [Stonemason's mark: Browne, Newcastle] 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 Pte William King World War 1 AIF Dardanelles view Lance Corporal Leslie Oliver World War 1 AIF France view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cnr of Nelson, Tyrrell and Harris Streets. Wallsend NSW 2287 Local Government Area Newcastle, City of Setting Garden/park Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Recorded by Mr Robert McLardy. Updated photographs by Peter Levarre-Waters. Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18