Kojonup adds 14 missing soldiers to war memorial on centenary
During the 100th anniversary of the Kojonup Memorial Hall, the town added 14 previously omitted servicemen to its honour roll.
The community of Kojonup used the centennial of its Memorial Hall to add 14 servicemen who had been left off the original marble plaques. Built in 1926 to honour World War I casualties, the hall also records roughly 70 residents killed in both world wars. About 150 people gathered for the unveiling, including 99-year-old former shire president Arnold Bilney and current shire president Roger Bilney, who called the event a moving "homecoming" for the fallen.
Historian Robert Sexton explained that poor communications during 1914-1918 likely prevented families from updating the records. Sexton and volunteers identified the missing soldiers and ensured their names are now permanently displayed. The addition highlights Kojonup’s deep ties to Australia’s wartime heritage and the importance of remembering those without known graves.
Why it matters
It ensures forgotten local soldiers are formally recognized, preserving community memory of wartime sacrifice.
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