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[[File:Opening of Armadale War Memorial.jpeg|thumb|400px|[https://armadale.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/OPAC/BIBENQ/24459627/335042,2 Opening of the Obelisk July 18th, 1917]]] | [[File:Opening of Armadale War Memorial.jpeg|thumb|400px|[https://armadale.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/FULL/OPAC/BIBENQ/24459627/335042,2 Opening of the Obelisk July 18th, 1917]]] | ||
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 Armadale War Memorial, the obelisk with original marble plaques with flowers and wreaths laid at the base. | |
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| Name | Armadale War Memorial |
| Location | Jull Street & Orchard Avenue, Armadale Memorial Park , Armadale, 6112 |
| Dedication Date | Saturday 16th December, 1916 |
Armadale War Memorial commemorates those from Armadale who served in World War One. In May 1956 it was moved to Memorial Park and updated to include the World War Two and Korean conflicts.[1]
History
Location
Monument Details
W.ARMADALE
- John Whittaker
- Victor Henry Marshall (Listed as H.V. Marshall)
- Leonard Henry (Lennie) Buckingham MM
- John Hickson Tomlinson
1914 1919
"LEST WE FORGET"
A record of The Men From Armadale And District Who Volunteered And Served In The Great War For The Liberty Of The World.
The First Brick Of This Obelisk Was Laid By Mrs H Dale Cullen 12th Aug.1916.
Unveiled By The Governor Sir Harry Barron K.C.M.G 16th Dec 1916.
References
- ↑ "Armadale War Memorial". Monument Australia. 2017. Retrieved May 3, 2017.