Alexandra Falls
THE freshly rebuilt Broadford RSL Sub branch officially launched their memorial wall at their new Murchison Street premises on Thursday, June 23.
The wall is an opportunity for all residents to commemorate returned and service soldiers by purchasing a plaque to be placed where all can see it.
Treasurer Des Callaghan said the RSL chose to create a memorial wall outside the RSL building so it can be visited by anyone at anytime.
The plaques will be valued at $250 and are a chance for all district families, not just those who live in Broadford, to honour those who served in the armed forces.
The plaque will show the soldier’s registration number, name, unit and where they served.
Mr Callaghan said that the RSL has already received many interested offers from people hoping to commemorate loved ones.
Fay Densworth is among those who have already given a cheque, buying a plaque for her father, Art Foster who fought in the Second World War in New Guinea.
Sisters Janice Short and Flo Hammond are also purchasing a plaque for their father, David Grubb, who died a prisoner of war in Singapore.
Annette Van Der Schoot is commemorating her own father who served in the Royal Horse Guards in the Second World War in the UK and Europe.
Mr Callaghan said the more people who sign up for a plaque, sooner rather than later, will be helping move the project forward.
The RSL is trying to get the wall filled and dedicated as soon as possible, making it an official memorial site for all who purchase a plaque.
“I’d be disappointed if we didn’t get at least 100 plaques,” Mr Callaghan said.
“It’s an honour for those who served for their country and it’s an honour for their kids and grandkids to see their names on the wall.”






