Nimmitabel Cenotaph
Description
The Nimmitabel Cenotaph is a grey granite obelisk, erected in 1921 in memory of the fallen heroes from the district who gave their lives in the First World War. The memorial is a private monument and was erected by the Nimmitabel Community, at a cost of £200 at the time. The foundation stone was laid on 5 November 1921 by Mr O. E. Silk. Plaques and polished granite tablets are attached to commemorate those who served and fell in the First and Second World Wars and the Vietnam War.
The memorial is located in a park next to the Monaro Highway also known as Bombala Street in Nimmitabel. The iron gates at the entrance of the park were erected in 1953. They depict the rising sun motif, which is the emblem of the Australian Imperial Forces.
Inscription
Obelisk - north-east face
[Incised star surrounded by wreath]
For God, King
and Country
Erected to the memory
of the
Districts Fallen Heroes
who fought
in the Great War
1914-1919
Obelisk - south-east face
[Incised star surrounded by wreath]
This memorial
was erected by
the people of
Nimmitabel and District
and
the men engaged on the
Nimmitabel-Bombala
Railway Extension Works
Obelisk - bronze plaque
[Insignia of Royal Australian Navy, Australian Imperial Force and Royal Australian Air Force]
Honour
Roll
These plaques were erected by
Nimmitabel R.S.L Sub-branch in
1997, to honour those who served
from Nimmitabel and districts in
the -
FIRST WORLD WAR
SECOND WORLD WAR
VIETNAM WAR
Obelisk - plaque
First World War
1914~1918
[Names]
Obelisk - plaque
Second World War
1939~1945
[Names]
Vietnam War
1962~1972
[Names]
* Denotes service women
Plaque
National Servicemen's Association of Australia,
NSW Branch
This Paque is dedicated to the National Servicemen
of this town and district who served 1951-1972
Unveiled April 2009
LEST WE FORGET
Gates
LEST WE FORGET
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E R | Adams | World War 2 | view | |||||
| L C | Adams | World War 2 | view | |||||
| W | Almond | World War 2 | view | |||||
| F | Angus | World War 1 | view | |||||
| R H | Ashley | World War 1 | view | |||||
| A | Baker | World War 1 | view | |||||
| C | Baker | World War 1 | view | |||||
| W R | Baker | World War 2 | view | |||||
| L E | Batten | World War 2 | view | |||||
| J | Beasley | World War 1 | view |
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Address
Nimmitabel Town Park
Bombala Street
Nimmitabel NSW 2631
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Snowy Monaro Regional Council
Setting
- Garden/park
Memorial type
- Gate/lychgate
- Obelisk
Recorded by
Fay Govett - Engineering Administrative Assistant - Cooma-Monaro Shire CouncilYear of construction
1921Established Date format:
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- First World War, 1914–18
- Second World War, 1939–45
- Vietnam War, 1962–75