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Gingin War MemorialPrint Page 
Photographs supplied by Father Ted Doncaster / Bryan Hardy
The stone cenotaph was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. It now contains the names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two, and includes a brass plaque, which was formerly located in the post office, erected in 1942 in honour of Jim Gordon VC.
The memorial was unveiled by the Governor, Sir Francis Newdegate on the 17th November 1920.
The Daily News (Perth) 16th November 1920.
Note : There has been a proposal to relocate this memorial to Granville Park near the site of the Anzac Centennial Wall of Remembrance.
Location
| Address: | Brockman & Weld Streets, Gingin, 6503 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.347265 Long: 115.904383 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 17th November, 1920 |
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| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: |
Front Inscription
Died on service.
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget.
1914 ~ 1918
Left Side Inscription
[ Names ]
Back Inscription
Died on service.
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget.
1939 ~ 1945
Right Side Inscription
[ Names ]
[ Names ]
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,WMRMonument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
