Private Luke Worsley Bridge Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This war memorial is a small steel bridge located in the southern end of Howe Park in Windsor. It is dedicated to Private Luke Worsley who was killed by small arms fire on 23 November 2007 while serving with Special Operations Task Group in Urguzgan Province in Southern Afghanistan. The bridge was dedicated in his memory on 9 December 2011. Details of Private Worsley's life and military service are included on a plaque attached to a plinth on the southern side of the bridge. The plinth is surrounded by a small stone garden and accompanied by a flagpole. The Australian Army page titled, 'Private Luke Worsley' includes further details, noting that Private Worsley enlisted into the Australian Regular Army on 23 October 2001. His initial training was completed at Singleton and he was then posted to the 1st Battalion. He was deployed to East Timor as part of Operation Citadel. After two years of service, he successfully applied for selection in the 4th Battalion (Commando). Worsley deployed with Delta Commando Company Group to Afghanistan in 2006. He was then deployed to Bravo Company Company Group and was deployed with them to Afghanistan in September 2007. Private Worsley was awarded the unit Citation for Gallantry for his service with the Special Operations Task Group in 2006. He was also awarded medals for his service in Timor and Afghanistan. Inscription Plaque Luke Worsley Bridge Named in honour of Private Luke Worsley 4th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) Australian Army. Born in Windsor on 3 July 1981 Killed in action serving his country in Afghanistan on 23 November 2007 aged 26 years. Remembered by his loving family and friends, a grateful community and an indebted country 9 December 2011 A true warrior with a loving heart, gentle ways and happy spirit Lest we forget 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 Luke Worsley Colonial period, 1788–1901 Australian Army view Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Howe Park The Terrace Windsor NSW 2756 Local Government Area Hawkesbury, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Bridge Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 2010-2011 Dedication date 09 December 2011 Conflict/s Afghanistan, 2001–present