Morven War Memorial

Location of Morven War Memorial

176km west of Roma (Warrego Highway)
Morven QLD 4468

Made of sandstone blocks on a stepped base, the memorial carries large plaques front and back with an Australian Rising Sun badge at the top of each.
Roll of Honour for 1914-1919 lists 142 World War I names, many family names being repeated. Of these 13 were killed, 2 died on service and 127 returned. Of these 1 was a Nurse and 4 were awarded the Military Medal.

Roll of Honour 1939–1945 lists 102 names. Of these 6 were killed, 3 died on service, and 91 returned.

The memorial is set on a concrete base with sandstone supports for a pipe fence.

  • Morven War Memorial
  • Morven War Memorial - Overview
  • Morven War Memorial - Names 1914–1918
  • Morven War Memorial - Names 1939–1945
  • Morven War Memorial - 1914–1918 panel
  • Morven War Memorial - 1939–1945 panel
  • Morven War Memorial - Sign
Inscription

(Refer to additional images for detailed inscriptions)

Conflicts commemorated
  • First World War, 1914–1918
  • Second World War, 1939–1945
Memorial type
Cenotaph/shrine
Commemorative services held

Anzac Day, Rememberance Day

Recorded by
Shirley and Trevor McIvor
Date recorded
26 February 2009