Tamworth War Cemetery

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Tamworth War Cemetery is a small cemetery located on Forest Road in North Tamworth, NSW. It is a Commonwealth War Graves Commission (C.W.G.C.) site, containing 28 burials from the Second World War.  As a CWGC cemetery, each grave is marked with a Commission-designed, upright headstone. Each is inscribed with the veteran's details, including their name, rank, service number, any awards, and the emblem of their service branch. The grounds are well-maintained and landscaped. Planted between the graves are rosemary bushes and daisies. The whole area is bordered by small shrubs, including box hedges, and several mature trees provide shade. A flagpole is also on site and is used for commemorative services.  The cemetery is enclosed by a brick fence, with wrought iron panels positioned between the pillars. Attached to the pillars either side of the gate are two bronze plaques. The left plaque gives the name of the cemetery and the right plaque provides a brief outline of the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) during the Second World War and the 6th Elementary Flying Training School that was located in the Tamworth area.   The school was formed in 1940, as part of the Empire training scheme. The airfield was based in what is now known as the Taminda Industrial area in West Tamworth. The Tamworth Airfield Royal Australian Air Force Second World War Memorial marks the site of the school. The 102 Australian General Hospital was also based in West Tamworth during the war. Sister Marguerite May Atkinson, a military nurse from the hospital, is buried in this cemetery. The 102 Australian General Hospital Memorial now indicates the site of the hospital. An Army Training Camp was also located nearby.

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