Rose Park Memorial

On Peace Day, 19 July 1919, several hundred residents of the District of Burnside gathered at the junction of Prescott Terrace and Alexandra Avenue in Rose Park to plant, dedicate and consecrate the Avenues of Honour.

In 2020, the City of Burnside became aware that not all the fallen World War I soldiers of the Burnside District are recognised on the Memorial. Historical evidence suggests that some residents planted trees for their fallen loved ones, but they did not register the name.

A research group was formed in June 2021, and included Michelle Toft (Historical and Cultural Officer City of Burnside), Colonel Peter Scott DSO Rtd, Ian Fitzgerald and Ian Sando and were tasked with uncovering the names of unrecognised World War I fallen soldiers of the Burnside District.

Twenty two fallen soldiers, many of whom were born in the Burnside District, have so far been identified. See the full list at www.burnside.sa.gov.au/Latest-News/History-Corner/Burnside-District-Fallen-Soldiers-Memorial

This list of names is not absolute, and we are encouraging the community to come forward with names or further research to help us identify all fallen World War I soldiers of the Burnside District so they can be recognised. If you would like to contribute to the research they can contact the Historical and Cultural Officer at burnside@burnside.sa.gov.au

On Thursday 4 August the dedication and consecration of the further fallen soldiers at the Burnside District Fallen Soldiers’ Memorial was held at the junction of Victoria Terrace and Alexandra Avenue, Rose Park. The City of Burnside unveiled new interpretive plaques and allocated 22 unassigned trees, adding these names to the Memorial on Alexandra Avenue and reuniting the fallen with their mates.

Pictured L - R: Adrian Pederick MP, Jack Batty MP, Member for Bragg, Mayor Monceaux, Chaplain David Prior, Geoff Brock MP and CEO Chris Cowley.