Allora World War I Memorial
The sandstone monument on a stepped base is noted for the intricate carving of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces badge, two cannon, rifle, laurel wreaths and other symbolic designs. Inscribed on Honour Rolls are the names of 23 men who did not return, and 104 volunteers who returned.
- Inscription
In Memory Of - refer to additional images for Rolls of Honour.
- Conflicts commemorated
- First World War, 1914–1918
- Memorial type
- Column/obelisk/pillar
- Commemorative services held
Yes
- Additional information
This memorial has outstanding significance: as one of three war memorials (Boer War, WWI, WWII) in the local Memorial Park. It was a one-off design by Warwick monumental mason W P Prout, and was unveiled by General Robertson on 11 November 1921. It is an historical record of local participation and sacrifice in WWI.
- Recorded by
- Shirley and Trevor McIvor
- Date recorded
- 18 February 2009
Nearby memorials
- Allora Australia Remembers Memorial Park
- Allora Boer War Memorial (Digger)
- Allora St Andrews Church WWI Roll of Honour
- Allora St Andrews PAFSOA Roll of Honour
- Allora St Patrick's School World War I Shrine
- Allora St Patricks School World War I Honour Roll
- Allora World War II Memorial
- Caskey Memorial Tablet (Allora)
- Goomburra Honour Board