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Ernest Albert Corey Memorial Plaque and Diorama

Ernest Albert Corey Memorial Plaque and Diorama
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Cooma-Monaro Shire Council
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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Monaro Regional Library, Cooma
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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

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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
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

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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