Tuesday, 18 July 2017

Five Dock, war memorial

The Whitford Memorial was created in 1941 and stands in the middle of Five Dock Park, in the inner west suburb of Five Dock. This war memorial is a brick structure with three steps leading to a mosaic tiled surface with the letters RAAF and the Air Force three ring symbol. At the rear of the structure is a brass plaque with the Australian Air Force wings and wreath. The inscription reads: Dedicated by citizens and friends to the memory of Pilot Officer James Richard Whitford, R.A.A.F. killed on war service at Point Cook, Victoria, November 29th 1939 aged 27 years.
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12 comments:

  1. donTuesday, 18 July 2017 at 00:54:00 GMT+10

    An excellent memorial picture.

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  2. William KendallTuesday, 18 July 2017 at 07:56:00 GMT+10

    Poignant and dignified.

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  3. carol l mckennaTuesday, 18 July 2017 at 08:15:00 GMT+10

    You find the best memorial and sculptures ~ great photo ~ ^_^

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  4. Photo CacheTuesday, 18 July 2017 at 08:45:00 GMT+10

    It looks like the memorial is situated in a nice park.

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  5. rupam sarmaTuesday, 18 July 2017 at 12:38:00 GMT+10

    Great pic

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  6. TomTuesday, 18 July 2017 at 20:54:00 GMT+10

    ...only 27, the old send the young to war! Thanks Jim for sharing this beautiful tribute.

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  7. AnonymousWednesday, 19 July 2017 at 04:29:00 GMT+10

    A lovely tribute for one who gave his life for freedom! And this beautiful park are the perfect surroundings for this memorial! Thanking you for all Seasons and wishing you a peaceful week!

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  8. AriannaWednesday, 19 July 2017 at 05:20:00 GMT+10

    nice shot. Arianna

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  9. Margaret Birding For PleasureThursday, 20 July 2017 at 17:17:00 GMT+10

    A lovely tribute Jim

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  10. BreathtakingFriday, 21 July 2017 at 05:42:00 GMT+10

    Hello!:) A fitting tribute, and dignified memorial.

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  11. AnonymousThursday, 27 July 2017 at 19:35:00 GMT+10

    Poignant and dignified.

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  12. Memorial Plaques For BenchesThursday, 24 January 2019 at 19:58:00 GMT+11

    This is a great article with fantastic photos.

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