The ELTHAM CENOTAPH

The Cenotaph is located on Main Rd, Eltham, between the Library and the town centre, having previously been on the site of the Eltham RSL premises until that Sub Branch was closed in 2011. It initially contained the names of those who died during their military service in WW 1. The names of those who gave their life in subsequent conflicts were added later.

Unfortunately, in January 2026, the cenotaph was desecrated one night, but was quickly restored to its original condition.

Out of respect for the men whose names are on the cenotaph, a report of the service history of each veteran was read at Stand To each night at the MERSL over the subsequent weeks. These nightly reports can be read here.

Each name below contains a link to the more detailed stories of those whose names appear on the cenotaph. Click on a name to read some details of each the veteran's military history.

EACH VETERAN'S STORY

(More names will be added over time until all stories have been written)

PTE George BROWN 802     PTE John BROWN 4663        PTE Robert DAVEY 3797       LCPL George MOORE 515   

PTE William PRIOR 2239      CPL George WILLIAMS  70