Murgon War Memorial (Digger)

Memorial information

Description

Life-sized digger is standing with head down and left arm resting on a tree stump similar to Lowther memorials at Blackbutt, Forest Hill and Tiaro. He is supported by a solid block above carved pillars on a stepped base. The whole memorial is on a solid concrete base with a concrete and pipe fence shielding it from traffic at the main town intersection.

Inscription

The centre marble plaque scroll reads: For their country they died 1914-1919, and 36 names are listed. A similar plaque reads: For their country they died 1939–1945 and lists 22 names. A further commemoration plaque reads: This stone was laid by Lieut Col M Wilder Neligan, CMG, DSO, DSM, in memory of our glorious dead who fell in the Great War 1914-1919. 25th April 1920.