The community paid a fitting tribute to Neville Howse VC today at the dedication of the Neville Howse VC Rest Area at Ellenborough Falls.
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More than 100 people are estimated to have attended the ceremony and hear special guest speakers including Dr David Gillespie, Mayor Paul Hogan, Lieutenant Colonel Eric Richardson OAM (Ret'd) and Lieutenant Commander Dr Charles Howse Royal Australian Navy Reserve (grandson of Neville Howse VC).
The event marked the beginning of preliminary works for the War Veterans' Remembrance Drive from Wingham to Wauchope which will see around 100 kilometres of road between the Wingham Memorial Hall and the Wauchope Memorial Clock Tower recognised as part of the drive.
A rememberance boulder was unveiled and wreaths laid by children from local schools.
The boulder was donated by WO1 Peter Simeon and family.