Wait for federal funding delays Private John Hamilton memorial in Orange

By Janice Harris
May 28 2016 - 4:02am
FUNDING WAIT: The memorial to Victoria Cross recipient John Patrick Hamilton cannot go ahead until federal funding is received.
FUNDING WAIT: The memorial to Victoria Cross recipient John Patrick Hamilton cannot go ahead until federal funding is received.

THE majority of funding has been secured for a memorial to Private John Hamilton, the only Orange-born recipient of the Victoria Cross, who was recognised for his courage under fire at Gallipoli in 1915.

Subscribe now for unlimited access.

$0/

(min cost $0)

or signup to continue reading

See subscription options

Get the latest Orange news in your inbox

Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date.

We care about the protection of your data. Read our Privacy Policy.