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Goondiwindi WWI War Memorial (Digger)

Goondiwindi War Memorial (Digger)
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Description

The impressive World War I monument comprises a life-sized statue of an Australian soldier standing at ease on top of a tall polished granite column (red shaft and grey base and capital) rising from a trachyte pedestal, the latter material being more commonly used in NSW war memorials.

The pedestal bears copious gilt inscriptions, including Australia's total enlistments and deaths in war, and the names of the 325 locals who served in the war, including the 54 fallen.

A high stepped base adds to the monument's grandeur.

Inscription

Thanks be to God who gave them victory.
For King and Country
Hearth and Home
Even unto death if need be
They died that we might live.

(refer to additional images for list of names)

Conflicts

World War I, World War II, Vietnam War

Memorial type

Column/obelisk/pillar

Contributions

Shirley and Trevor McIvor

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Goondiwindi War Memorial (Digger)
Goondiwindi War Memorial (Digger)
Goondiwindi War Memorial (Digger) Statue
Goondiwindi War Memorial (Digger) Plaque
Goondiwindi War Memorial (Digger) Plaque

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