Okato War Memorial (1922)

The Ōkato War Memorial was unveiled on Sunday 12 November 1922. 

Inscription:

Front:

Erected
by the Residents of the
Okato District in everlasting memory
of their Soldiers who gave their
lives for the Empire during
the Great War

1914-1918

Also in memory of those who
gave their lives in the war.

1939 - 1945.

Right side:

For King and Country

Lieut E L Malone                               Sgt L L Newlove
Cpl J H Burrows                                 L Cpl J Clark 
L Cpl H A Corbett                               Tpr R Kelly   
Pvt W Clark                                       Pvt A Corbett
 "    H Gordge                                      "    R I Hill   
 "   A E Howell                                     " S H Julian 
 "   G O'Connor                                    " W J Simpson
 "  E G Tunnecliff                                " A E Ellis

Greater Love Hath No Man Than This

1939-1945

Flt Sgt F F A Jenkins                             Flt Sgt J A Power
L Cpl A E Keith                                  Pte L G W Corbett
Pvt J L Harrison                                   "     E P Richardson

" M J Shotter

Lower Panel:

Unveiled on 11 November 1999.

Lieut Edmond Leo
Malone
Wellington Regiment
Awarded the Military Cross on
23 November 1917
"For conspicuous gallantry

and devotion to duty."

Died in France from war wounds
6 April 1918

Related documents:

Outstanding Member of Gallant Family (Daily News 30 October 1999)

Malone Unveiling Ceremony: Order of Service 1999.