The Soldiers Memorial

Yellow brick clock town with the locations and fallen soldiers name from the first 2 world wars

Highlights

Historic 1922 clock tower memorial in central Corowa
Tribute to local WWI and WWII heroes, including a nurse
Located at the head of scenic Honour Avenue

Overview

A prominent landmark in the town of Corowa. The Soldiers Memorial stands proud and tall at the head of Sanger Street. The memorial with its clock tower was unveiled in 1922. An avenue of trees was planted along Albury Road, which was later renamed Honour Avenue. In World War I, 187 men lost their lives, and in World War II, 22 paid the supreme sacrifice, including one woman, Sister D. G. Elmes.

A prominent landmark in the town of Corowa. The Soldiers Memorial stands proud and tall at the head of Sanger Street.

The memorial with its clock tower was unveiled in 1922. An avenue of trees was planted along Albury Road, which was later renamed Honour Avenue. In World War I, 187 men lost their lives, and in World War II, 22 paid the supreme sacrifice, including one woman, Sister D. G. Elmes.