Private William Charles Woods Memorial Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial is a white marble obelisk, standing on a decorative white marble pedestal. The whole is mounted on a simple concrete base, with a bronze plaque attached to its front face. The memorial is in memory of Private William Charles Woods, who was killed in action in the First World War. He was buried in the Lijssenthoek Military Cemetery in Belgium (Plot 20, Row G, Grave No. 15A). A small portrait of William is incorporated into the obelisk. This private monument was erected in 1919 by residents of Euroka, a town located near Kempsey on the Mid North Coast of NSW. It was unveiled at the former Euroka School on 5 November the same year. The dedication states William was an ex-pupil of the school. In 1995, the memorial was restored and relocated to the Euroka Cemetery. The details of the move are recorded on the plaque attached to the base. Note: the inscription on the pedestal incorrectly spells William's surname as 'Wood'. Inscription Obelisk Erected by Euroka residents Pedestal To the memory of Pte William Charles (Wick) Wood. 18th Battn 19th Reinforcements. Fell in the Battle of Passchendaele 6th Oct 1917. Aged 22 Yrs 3 Mths. A former pupil of this school. Beloved son of William & Rose Wood. He laid down his life for his friends. Plaque Relocated from Euroka School and restored by the Woods families 1995 Related links Memorial to soldier (7 Nov 1919) 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 W C Woods World War 1 6657 AIF Passchendaele view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Euroka Cemetery Euroka Road Euroka NSW 2440 Local Government Area Kempsey Shire Setting Garden/park Location status Moved/altered Memorial type Obelisk Recorded by Kempsey Shire Council. Colin Barnett. Year of construction 1919 Dedication date 05 November 1919 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18 Materials Bronze Concrete Marble