War Monuments in Samoa
Apia Town Clock .
Dedicated to the local soldiers of World War I .The town clock carries the inscription ;
"This tower was erected by public subscription in Western Samoa in commemoration of our Samoa-Born boys who fought in the Great War. The clock and chimes were presented by Mr. O. F . Nelson. In memory of his beloved son Taisi"
The monument has the inscription
"In memory of our sons who served overseas in the World War 1939-1945" it lists more than 60 people
(Click here for details of the soldiers). Another plate
on the other side of the memorial gives credit to the Mothers Club of Western
Samoa. Twenty two women members of this Mother's Club have their names listed on
the monument as follows:
Brown-Ioana
Carruthers-Malia
Collins-Tumua
Cobcroft-Winnie
Churchward-Ellen
Croudace-Mary
David-Latu
Cardiner-Josephine
Gentles-Nellie
Godinet- Lia'i
Groves-Sunui
Harrington-Vi
Kleis-Rosie
Lober-Annie
Lober-Lily
Meredith-Tile
O'Dwyer-Louis
Paul-Flora
Phillips-Julian
Schmidt-Filoi
Stowers-Mitai
Stowers-Toni