Wangaratta War Memorial

Wangaratta War Memorial The monument, erected by the Wangaratta Borough and Shire, was originally erected to commemorate those who died on active service service in World War One. Their names are listed on the monument. Names of those who have died in subsequent conflicts have been added at a later date. It also contains a plaque unveiled in 2006 commemorating the 40th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. WANGARATTA, Saturday -A soldiers memorial erected jointly at Wangaratta by the Shire of Wangaratta and the Borough of Wangaratta councils wasunveiled today by Lieut Colonel Scott. There wasa large attendance. The memorial cost 750. It is 31ft high and its stone baseis 6ft 8in square. It has apolished granite column 11ft 6in high.Lieut Colonel Scott described the capture of Beersheba where the Turkish gun at the foot of the monument wastaken. He said that young Australia should train in readiness for future wars. He offered the soldiers' sympathyto the relatives of thefallen.Other speakers included the mayor (Councillor L N Gunther), Dr.Harris, M.L. C., Mr Bowser, M. L. A ., CouncillorM A Sheridan, president of the Wangaratta Shire, and Major T H Shannon. Wreaths were placed on the monument by the FriendlyUnion of Wives and Mothers, the Red CrossSociety, A.C. F.women's and girls' branches, Presbyterian Church, Lieut Colonel Scott, and relatives of the fallen. Argus (Melbourne), 23 April 1923. Location Address:Docker & Ovens Streets, Monument Gardens , Wangaratta, 3677State:VICArea:AUSGPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.355234 Long: 146.322431 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.View Google Map Details Monument Type:MonumentMonument Theme:ConflictSub-Theme:MultipleDesigner:Arthur Rundle & James McLeod Dedication Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 21st April, 1923 Front Inscription Erected by the Boroughand Shire ofWangaratta conjointly to perpetuate the memory of their residents who died in theGreat War 1914 - 1918. Left Side Inscription Died on service [ Names ] Back Inscription Died on service 1939 - 1945 [ Names ] Korea1950 -1953 [ Name ] Vietnam1962 - 1973 [ Names ] Plaque : Presented toWangaratta Rural City Council by theVictorian Vietnam Veterans Community In commemoration of the40th Anniversary of theBattle of Long Tan - 18th August 2006 Right Side Inscription Died on service [ Names ] Source:MA,VWHI,VMR,SKP,RHSV
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