Yaninee Institutes Roll of Honour was recently added to the Virtual War Memorial.
Link to Yaninee Institute Roll of Honour webpage
“Virtual War Memorial Australia (VWMA) is an outstanding commemorative collection, purpose built to honour the personal experiences of all those who have served the nation in times of conflict, from the Boer War through to Afghanistan. It pays special honour to those who lost their lives as a result of their service and equally honours those who returned, forever changed.” © vwma.org.au
The Rolls of Honour were made to acknowledge and recognise the sacrifice of those who served our country during the Second World War. They were made within 5 years of the end of the conflict. Communities would fund raise to purchase the display and the names listed were nominated by those in the community.
The Yaninee Roll of Honour has 35 names listed. Most names have a corresponding page on the VWMA website outlining where they were from, where they enlisted and how long they served. One of those listed is still alive today, Gordon Keith Post. Unfortunately there are several soldiers listed that we don’t have any details. We would like to know more about the brave individuals who fought for our country and are honoured in our town, so if you or your family have any information about those on the Yaninee Roll of Honour, please contact us.
