Graham Memorial Park

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NameGraham Memorial ParkAlternative NameGraham Park Last edited by: Will Chittick

TypePark/ReserveGeolocation^[1] Last edited by: Will Chittick

AddressView Street,Lake Illawarrra SouthDescriptionNamed 16 July, 1947 in honour of Private Eric Graham, the only soldier from Lake Illawarra to enlist in World War 11. He was killed 14 January 1943 at Vickers Ridge, Mubo, Papua New Guinea.

A memorial plaque was mounted on the tennis clubhouse by Mayor Cec Glenholmes on September 2nd 1997.

The Graham family arrived in the district in the 1920's. His parents, Charles & Gladys, ran a store at Lake Illawarra.

Officially Assigned 19 October 1973.

External LinkShellharbour Council Meeting 1943Shellharbour Council Meeting - Eric Graham Missing 1943Shellharbour Council Meeting - Sympathy 1943Shellharbour Council Meeting Park Namiing 1947

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