Memorial · Sydney

To the honour of Redfern soldiers here named who died in the Great War 1914-1918

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This memorial stands in honour of soldiers from Redfern who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Great War, which spanned from 1914 to 1918. It serves as a permanent reminder of their service and commemorates their lives. The monument specifically recognises individuals from the Redfern area, ensuring that their contribution and loss are remembered within their community. This dedication ensures that the memory of these local servicemen endures for future generations, marking their place in history and within the heart of their home district.

The memorial is a product of the period following the First World War, an era when communities worldwide sought to honour those lost in the conflict. Such monuments became focal points for remembrance, reflecting a collective desire to acknowledge the enormous human cost of the war. Across Australia, and indeed in many nations, local memorials were established to ensure that the sacrifice of individual communities was recognised. Sydney, as a major city, would have seen many of its residents enlist, and such memorials provided a tangible link to those who served from specific neighbourhoods like Redfern.

The memorial is located in Sydney, a major Australian city. While specific visiting details beyond its presence in the city are not provided, visitors can expect to find it within a public space accessible for quiet contemplation. When visiting, a respectful approach is encouraged to honour the memory of those commemorated. Such sites are often found in parks, town squares, or near civic buildings, serving as community landmarks.

Inscription

“To the honour of Redfern soldiers here named who died in the Great War 1914-1918”
Transcribed from the Memorial at Sydney.

Background

To the honour of Redfern soldiers here named who died in the Great War 1914-1918

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Location records are drawn from open, licence-clean datasets, kept here with attribution and gratitude to the people who maintain them.

  • Open Plaques, dedicated to the public domain (CC0). See openplaques.org.
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  • © OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database Licence.
  • Historic England, National Heritage List for England, used under the Open Government Licence v3.0. War memorial records are drawn from open community datasets (OpenStreetMap, Wikidata, NHLE) - never from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, which is excluded.

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