Apia in Tumasaga, Upolu, Samoa — Pacific Ocean (Polynesian Region)

Samoa Born Soldiers and Sailors of the Great War

April 25, 2018

1. Samoa Born Soldiers and Sailors of the Great War Marker

Inscription.

Roll of Honour
of
Samoa born
Sailors & Soldiers
Who fought for the Allies in
The Great War
1914-1918

Allen F. K. Lieut. R.N.R. · *Allen T. “ R.F.C. · Doughty M. “ N.Z.E.F. · Westbrook E. Sergt.-Mjr. · Allen R. H. Sergt. · Tattersall H. E. “ ·Roberts F. Lce.-Cprl. · An Mu M. Pvte. · Bernard J. “· Claxton “ · Duffy E. “· Fruean A. “· Gurr B. “ · Hills C. “ · Huckett O. “ · Hunkin C. “ · Hunkin G. “ · McFarland L. “ · Meredith F. “ · Meredith O. “ · Meredith T. Pvte. · Parker S. “ · Railey C. “ · Stowers J. “ · Stowers R. “ · Stowers W. “ · Swankey A. “ · Swanney J. “ · Togimau “ · *Williams A. “ · Yandall A. “ · Yandall J. “ · Harder J. Wrnt. Ofcr. U.S.N. · Harder F. A.B.S. U.S.N. · Harder P. Pvte. U.S. Army · Moors H. W. “ “ · Partsch K. “ “ · Paul J. “ “ · Ulberg F. “ “

* Denotes Died at the Front.

This Tower
was erected by public subscription in Western Samoa
in commemoration of
Our Samoa-Born Boys who fought in the Great War.
The clock and chimes
were presented by Mr. O.F. Nelson
in memory of
his beloved son Taisi.

Erected by Public Subscription in Western Samoa and Olaf F. Nelson.

Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.

Location.

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13° 49.826′ S, 171° 46.107′ W. Marker is in Apia, Upolu, in Tumasaga. Memorial is at the intersection of Beach Road and Vaea Street, in the median on Beach Road. Touch for map. Touch for directions.

More about this marker. These photos of the markers and monument were taken on ANZAC Day (Australia/New Zealand Forces Memorial Day) at a sunrise ceremony in Apia, Samoa. The ceremony included a police band, wreath laying and dignitaries.

April 25, 2018

2. Samoa Born Soldiers and Sailors of the Great War Marker

Samoa Born Soldiers and Sailors of the Great War Tower and Marker image. Click for full size.

April 25, 2018

3. Samoa Born Soldiers and Sailors of the Great War Tower and Marker

Credits. This page was last revised on October 5, 2022. It was originally submitted on May 14, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 797 times since then and 54 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on May 14, 2018, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.