St Paul's Presbyterian Church Walcha Charge Great War Honour Roll, Walcha

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This war memorial is an elegant timber honour roll for the First World War. It is made of polished maple and features strong architectural design and execution. The left and right sides of the board are finished with a column, topped by a carved capital. The pediment is curved and framed by decorative moulding. It also includes a delicate painting of the crossed Union Jack and Australian flags.  The names of 62 members of St Paul's Presbyterian Church in Walcha, NSW, who served in the war are printed neatly in gold on the centre panel of the board. The list includes 61 soldiers and one nurse, Sister L. A. Hooke, whose name appears first. The remaining names are in alphabetical order.  The roll was unveiled at the church on 21 December 1919. The ceremony was reported in the Daily Observer on 31 December. The unveiling was performed by Mrs G. Kilpatrick, whose son, Lieutenant Albert Kilpatrick, was killed in 1917. During the service, a marble honour roll was also unveiled. It is listed separately on the NSW War Memorials Register as the St Paul's Presbyterian Church Great War Honour Roll, Walcha. All the names from the marble roll appear on this timber roll.  The memorial is available for viewing when the church is open.