South West Rocks First World War Memorial Avenue Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background A total of 83 men from the Kempsey district enlisted for active service in the Great War, eight did not return. From 1914, Norfolk Island Pines were planted along Memorial Drive, originally called Sturt Street, in remembrance of those soldiers who lost their lives. Plaques were also installed, listing their details. Only four of these trees remain, the rest were replaced with New Zealand Christmas bushes. Sturt Street was renamed Memorial Avenue and the memorial tablets were placed under the Norfolk Island Pines and re-dedicated in 1927. Two veterans died of war related injuries and sickness, and tablets for each of them were installed. Anzac Day services were held on the corner of Memorial Avenue and Livingstone Street for many years, until the South West Rocks Cenotaph was constructed. All 10 of the veterans listed on the tablets are listed on the Cenotaph. The tablets are painted white, stand approximately 60cm tall and are made of concrete. Each bears the veteran's name, rank, service number and Unit. They are heritage listed and are maintained by the South West Rocks RSL Club under the Environmental Heritage regulations. Inscription Example of a tablet No. 2541 Pte. W. Cooper 33rd Batt. Related links South West Rocks. (24 Aug 1927) 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 Private W Cooper World War 1 2541 AIF Belgium view Private C Crossingham World War 1 2542 AIF France view Private WA Crossingham World War 1 2540 AIF England view Driver H Dennis World War 1 2482 AIF Belgium view Private A Edwards World War 1 4343 AIF France view Driver PJ Flanagan World War 1 730 AIF view Trooper L Plummer World War 1 AIF Australia view Private SR Plummer World War 1 7518 AIF view Private A Sanders World War 1 1213 AIF Gallipoli view Lieutenant H Thompson World War 1 AIF France view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Memorial Avenue South West Rocks NSW 2431 Local Government Area Kempsey Shire Setting Roadside Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees Recorded by Ronald L McIntosh Year of construction 1914 Dedication date 20 August 1914 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18