Ringwood in Maroondah, Victoria, Australia — Oceania
WWI Enlistment
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Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 8, 2026
1. WWI Enlistment Marker
After Federation in 1901, the Commonwealth Military Forces provided the framework for militia regiments such as Brighton Rifles (46th Battalion), 10th Australian Light Horse Regiment, 24th Battalion and 48th Battalion, each of which hd companies in the Ringwood area.
Britain declared war on Germany on 4 August 1914 and together with the other Empire nations Australia followed suit.
Over 280 men and one woman who were born, went to school or grew up in the Ringwood are enlisted.
John Parker, the Ringwood draper had six sons volunteer. His son of the same name was killed in action five weeks before the end of the war.
(Picture Caption) Ringwood boys training at Broadmeadows, some of whom never returned home
Erected by The Australian Government, Maroondah City Council, Ringwood & District Historical Society and the Ringwood RSL. (Marker Number 1.)
Topics. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World I.
Location. 37° 48.96′ S, 145° 13.665′ E. Memorial is in Ringwood, Victoria, in Maroondah. It is at the intersection of Maroondah
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Regionally, it is in Oceania, in Australasia, in the Pacific Ocean, in South Pacific, on the Pacific Rim, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: QF 25 Pounder Field Gun (a few steps from this marker); Ringwood Clock Tower and War Memorial (a few steps from this marker); WWI Peace and Celebrations (within shouting distance of this marker); Ringwood's WWI Casualties (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Conscription and Honours (about 90 meters away); Ringwood Signal Box (about 120 meters away); WWI Recruitment (about 120 meters away); The Railway was a Catalyst (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Ringwood.
Also see . . . Armistice Heritage Walk: Stop 1 - WWI Enlistment.
Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, April 8, 2026
2. WWI Enlistment Marker at the War Memorial
Credits. This page was last revised on April 14, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 13, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 18 times since then. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 13, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.
