A new war memorial in Mawson Park includes a special tribute to the 67 local residents who enlisted to fight in World War I.
The tribute is made up of 10 separate stones laid side to side close to the ground along the Cordeaux Street side of the park which hosts the annual Anzac Day dawn service.
Seven of the stones hold seven names each, with three having six names each, making up the 67 Campbelltown heroes who were prepared to make the ultimate sacrifice for their country.
Mayor Paul Hawker, who officially opened the new war memorial, said that it was a tribute to all the men and women from Campbelltown who fought for their country.
Ray James and Dutchy Holland, presidents of the Ingleburn and Campbelltown RSL branches respectively, joined Cr Hawker in cutting the ribbon to declare the memorial open.
Cr Hawker, who served in the Australian Army for many years, wore his medals for the occasion.
Attending the official opening were the federal member for Macarthur, Russell Matheson, whose father served in Vietnam, Councillor Rudi Kolkman and other members of the community.
The new memorial, just metres away from where the Anzac Day service is held every year, includes a water fountain feature, which the mayor said provides the right ambience to reflect on the bravery and courage of those who gave their lives for their country.
“We will never forget them,’’ he said.
“Lest we forget.’’
