Ernest Albert Corey Memorial Plaque and Diorama Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Following generous donations by the people of Cooma and the Monaro District, a memorial plaque to Corporal Ernest Albert Corey was erected in Centennial Park Cooma in 1979. Corporal Corey, Number 2143. A.I.F. was awarded the Military Medal and Three Bars while serving as a stretcher bearer in the First World War. Over time, it became obvious the plaque was wrongly located and should be moved into the area of the Cooma Cenotaph. The plaque was relocated there in 1995. The small committee involved with the relocation decided it would be fitting to erect a diorama based on the famous painting in the Canberra War Memorial, depicting stretcher-bearers bringing in wounded soldiers under heavy shell fire at Mon St Quentin in the First World War. Local sculptor and artist, Mr Chris Graham, was commissioned to undertake the project. Following his dedicated work and keen commitment, an outstanding and striking diorama was produced. The diorama, including the making of all the individual figures, took 260 hours to complete. It was constructed from steel and concrete and weighs two tons. It was erected at the Cooma Cenotaph site on 23 April 1996. Voluntary labour has repainted the memorial railings, including concrete footings and has improved the access paths. A new lighting system has been installed, with a new lawn watering system planned. Source: Laurie Warne, Corey Memorial Committee 13 June 1996 Inscription Plaque In honour of 2143 Corporal Ernest Albert Corey Military Medal and 3 bars 55th Australian Infantry Battalion 1st A.I.F. A member of the Men From Snowy River March Delegate to Goulburn The only soldier ever to have been awarded a Military Medal and 3 bars 1891-1972 Erected by the citizens of Monaro 1979 Related memorials Cooma Cenotaph 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 Corporal Ernest Albert Corey World War 1, World War 2 2143 AIF Western Front, Battle of Fromelles, Battle of the Somme, Battle of Passchendaele, Battle of Arras view Corporal Ernest Albert Corey World War 1, World War 2 2143 AIF Western Front, Battle of Fromelles, Battle of the Somme, Battle of Passchendaele, Battle of Arras view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Vale Street and Massie Street Cooma NSW 2630 Local Government Area Snowy Monaro Regional Council Setting Roadside Memorial type Board/roll/plaque/tablet Statue/sculpture/artwork Recorded by Monaro Regional Library, Cooma. Cooma-Monaro Shore Council. Sandra Young. Year of construction 1979 and 1996 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18