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Lightning Ridge War Memorial

Lightning Ridge War Memorial
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Martin Butterfield
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Description / Background

A large bushrock on which a number of plaques are mounted. The rock stands on a cement base, which has a single plaque attached. The memorial is accompanied by three flagpoles and several smaller stones with plaques dedicated to individuals. The site is marked out with white chains and is located outside the Lightning Ridge Visitors Centre.

Inscription

Base plaque

In memory of

those who fell in defence

of our country.

Lest we forget.

Bushrock plaque

Dedicated to

all who served. 

Unveiled on 18 August 2003  

by

Walgett Mayor

Clr. Peter Waterford

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
Thomas Cyril Conley WW1 3616 view
Sgt Thomas Cyril Conley WW2 NX67567 view
William George Kite WW1 Peronne, Villiers-Bretonneaux view
Private George Turner WW2 NX37413 view

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Address
Bill O'Brien Way
Lightning Ridge NSW 2834
Local Government Area
Walgett Shire
Setting
Building – outside
Memorial type
Stone/bushrock
Recorded by
Martin Butterfield 12 July 2014
Dedication date
18 August 2003
Conflict/s
All conflicts