Dalby War Memorial (Digger)

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This memorials pedestal is made of sandstone and capped by wide cornices. Surmounted by an impressive larger than life-sized bronze statue of an Australian infantry soldier standing with head bowed and arms reversed. The pedestal has 4 large bronze plates with brass lettering, bearing the names of the 360 local men who served in WWI, including the 64 fallen. Additional Information This memorial has outstanding significance because the soldier statue is one of only two in Queensland which are cast in bronze. It is also one of two known works in Queensland by the London sculptors in Whitehead J and Sons of London.