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Ebbw Vale War Memorial (Digger)
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Memorial information
Description
A life-sized digger facing ahead with rifle in right hand stands atop a typical Petrie base. This memorial was relocated in 1972 and the digger later vandalised and damaged beyond repair and a new digger carved. When repositioned the dedication plaque was placed on the back of the memorial.
Inscription
Dedication plaque reads:
Erected by residents of Ebbw Vale to show their appreciation to our gallant soldiers on their return and to honour those who fell. This memorial was unveiled by His Excellency Sir Hamilton Goold-Adams, GCMC, CB, 11 May 1918.
Plaques list 22 names, of which 3 have K beside them indicating 3 killed.
Conflicts
World War I
Memorial type
Statue
Contributions
Shirley and Trevor McIvor
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