St Stephen's Uniting Church Sydney War Memorials
Description
Large First World War marble honour roll on an ornate stone panel, located within the church vestibule. The marble is Australian and the roll is finished in gold lines. Men from HMAS 'Tingira', the Naval training ship once moored off Balmain and formally the England-Australia passenger Clipper 'Sobraon', are also listed.
Founded as a Presbyterian Congregation in 1842, the church contains a number of memorials to those who served and those who paid the supreme sacrifice in times of war. It is located opposite Parliament House.
Inscription
Roll
Roll of honour 1914 1918 of those from this church, who in the hour of need answered the call of their country
Bottom left plaque
They will touch the hearts of the living with a flame that sanctifies Bottom right plaque: And their glory shall not be blotted out
Veterans listed on this memorial
| Last held rank | Given Name | Family Name | Conflicts | Fate | Service No. | Service | Campaign | Read more |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sister | ? | Lowrey | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Sgt | A | Ferrie | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Pte | A | Mackay | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Sgt | A | Blackburn | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Sgt | A | Wilson | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Col Sir | A | MacCormick | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Pte | A | Balnane | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Sister | A | McKenzie | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Pte | A | Carter | World War 1 | view | ||||
| Brig Gen | A | Jobson | World War 1 | view |
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Address
197 Macquarie Street
Sydney NSW 2000
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Sydney, City of
Setting
- Building – inside
Memorial type
- Board/roll/plaque/tablet
- Memorial book/Book of Remembrance
Recorded by
Mr John K. Wright, State Library of New South Wales in conjunction with St Stephen's office holders.Year of construction
1921Established Date format:
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13 March 1921 Conflict/s
- First World War, 1914–18
- Second World War, 1939–45