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Leeston war memorial
Leeston war memorial, near Ellesmere, c1986.
Leeston memorial, 2010.
In addition to the main cenotaph there is a memorial tablet for those from Leeston township in the entrance porch of a building nearby, which is used as a community hall. It was the original District Council building (latterly the Library too, before it re-located) and the tablet records the names of three persons who may have been employees? Their names are repeated on the main cenotaph:
Top image: Jock Phillips and Chris Maclean, c1986
Bottom images and information: Bruce Comfort, 2010
Find out more about the people listed on this memorial from Auckland Museum's Cenotaph database
| Site | Style | Ornamentation | Unveiling Date | No of Dead |
| Intersection | Cenotaph | Wreath, cross | 19-Oct-1924 | 75 |
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I am researching my family history. Ewen and Annie (nee Manson) Taylor lost a son Ewen (know as Jack) in WWI. Rifleman 44169. Died 08/01/1918 aged 41. I would have expected him to be included on the Leeston memorial. Do you know why not? Parents lived in Leeston most of married life (1867) and both are buried at Ellesmere Cemetery. Jack was single. Thanks.
The Leeston Panel has been omitted I can supply a photo if you wish. Lloyd
This memorial is actually in Leeston township which is south of Doyleson not borth as on your map. It is very prominant, being in the middle of the road and acting as a roundabout.
Hi Stephen
Thanks very much for this kind offer - you can email us images at info@nzhistory.net.nz or, if you prefer, post to:
History Group,
Ministry for Culture and Heritage,
P O Box 5364,
Wellington,
New Zealand.
regards
Jamie Mackay
www.nzhistory.net.nz
I have pictures of various Ellesmere mermorials etc. Willing to send them in if you give me details
Thanks
Stephen
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