The memorial is a bronze sculpture in the form of a cross. An Enfield rifle in the reverse arms position forms the upright. A weapon held upside down has been a mark of respect or mourning for centuries, said to have originated with the ancient Greeks. Descriptions of sixteenth-century military funerals provide the earliest documented instances of carrying arms reversed in more recent times.The bayonet passed through the trigger guard signifies that the weapon will no longer be fired, an end to hostilities.The steel battle bower (commonly referred to as a 'tin hat') is placed over the firing mechanism in tribute to the manner in which the fallen’s graves were marked in the battlefield.The sculpture would be one and a half times actual size. To add strength the base would be of equal weight to prevent toppling representing the mud of the French fields.A spot light would be positioned such that at night the shadow of the cross would be projected onto the side of the church.

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The memorial would partially replace the current garden bed as illustrated. The remaining garden bed would be planted to “Rosmarinus officinalis”, commonly known as rosemary as an emblem of both fidelity and remembrance. Sprigs of rosemary are worn on Anzac Day having a particular significance for Australians, as it is found growing wild on the Gallipoli peninsula.

The base of the memorial having affixed brass plaques with the names of the fallen and least we forget.

THIS MONUMENT IS ERECTED IN GRATEFUL

MEMORY OF THOSE MEN OF THE ACSENSION WHO,

AT THE CALL OF THE KING AND COUNTRY,

LEFT ALL THAT WAS DEAR TO THEM.

THEY MADE THE SUPREME SACRIFICE

THAT OTHERS MIGHT LIVE IN FREEDOM.

LET THOSE THAT COME AFTER SEE TO

IT THAT THEY ARE NOT FORGOTTEN.