My goal is to personally visit and collate information from 100 New Zealand World War One memorials throughout New Zealand to commemorate the Centenary of World War One and to remember those who paid the ultimate price.
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
The local memorial I didn't know was there...
I decided it was time to look at some local memorials within walking distant of my home. I did a bit of research on the internet first and was surprised to find a memorial in Epsom only 10 minutes walk from my house and one I have passed everyday taking my children to school without realising it was there. I did a bit of research into Epsom during the time of WW1 and found for a short time there was a training camp at Alexandra Park. There was also a convalescent home in Domett Avenue . The memorial itself was erected in 1919 at the entrance of Marivare Reserve, 28 local men are commemorated.
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