War Memorial Newcastle

This War memorial was first built in 1954. It has emblems of the Royal Australian Air Force, Australian Women's Services, Royal Australian Navy and Australian Commonwealth Military Forces. In front of the memorial is an eternal flame.

North side
"To the Glory of God and to all men
and women who served, fought and
died in all wars and conflicts. This memorial was officially rededicated
by Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair. AC, AO (Mil) Kst J RAN Former Governor of New South Wales on 11 November 2003. Lest we forget. Councillor of City of Newcastle Lord Mayor John S. Tate"

West Side
"1914-1918, 1939-1945
This memorial is dedicated to honour
the men and women of Newcastle
and District who, in service with the
Armed and Auxiliary Forces of the
Commonwealth gave their lives
to bequeath to others a heritage of
freedom and security. greater love
hath no man than this. At the going
down of the sun- and in the morning
we will remember them.

In rememberance
Korea 1950-1953: Malaya 1948-
1960: Borneo 1962-1966: Malay
Peninsular 1964-1966: Vietnam 1962-
1973. Lest we forget."

South side
"Honouring the role of members of the
Australian Army Medical Women's
Service 1942-1945 and all service
women who served their Country

Commemorating the 60th anniversary
in 2005 of Victory in the Pacific and
the end of the Second World War. Lest
we forget. Unveiled by Mrs Dulcie
Giles A.A.M,W,S President
Newcastle 25 April 2006"