Rydal First World War Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background A stone monument bearing a plaque, likely made of marble. Above the plaque is a marble pedestal on which a gun is placed. Information from Sydney Trains A large sandstone mausoleum monument with a German machine gun on top, and a white marble tablet attached. It lists Rydal district veterans names who served in the First World War. It is possible the memorial was designed and built by M.W. Hardy (1867–1950) of Narrabri. A renowned momumental stonemason and terrazzo artist, Hardy built many war memorials including the Narrabri West Great War Memorial, Breeza War Memorial, Duri First World War Honor Roll and Edgeroi First World War Roll of Honour. He was a Freemason and his memorials feature a distinctive "Masonic" style, with the use of white marble and delicate black inlay linework, black and white checked floors, columns supporting architectural pediments, crossed flags, scrolls, banners and military insignia. This memorial lies within the heritage listing boundary of the Rydal Railway Station Group. Inscription FOR GOD, KING, & COUNTRY MEN OF THE DISTRICT WHO GAVE THEIR SERVICE IN THE WORLD WAR 1914-1918. [Names] Related links Rydal's War Memorial. (25 Oct 1922) NSW War Memorials Register - NSW Stories, M.W. Hardy, Monumental mason of Narra… Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Rydal Railway Station Bathurst Street Rydal NSW 2790 Local Government Area Lithgow, City of Setting Roadside Memorial type Monument Recorded by Australian Rail Track Corporation Ltd. Dedication date 21 October 1922 Conflict/s First World War, 1914–18