Memorial wall honours those who served

THE Warrnambool RSL opened its doors for a very special afternoon of celebration last Sunday, with the official unveiling of its WW2 Memorial Wall.

RSL volunteers celebrate the unveiling of the WW2 memorial wall.

The wall features the names of many service men and women buried in the Warrnambool Cemetery, along with their year of death and details on exactly where they are buried in the cemetery.

Eighty years on from the end of WW2, the wall holds special significance to not only the RSL but the local community.

The project was undertaken by a group of local volunteers who were among the crowd at last Sunday’s unveiling.

Vicki Gellie, Isabel Phillips and Jim Grayson enjoyed last Sunday’s celebrations at the Warrnambool RSL.

“This project has certainly been quite an interesting journey of discovery,” volunteer Ron Sproston said.

“It is fitting that now, 80 years on since the surrender, we can officially open this wall and the community can take a close look at all the names.”

The day also marked a celebration of the recent completion of the World War 2 service stories of all personnel from across the region, now available on the interactive memorial.