Box Hill

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Atlas ObscuraJul 20, 2026

Box Hill War Memorial in Box Hill, Australia

The sight and sound of the bugle, a simple brass instrument, is one that many associate with remembrance. This memorial, in the middle of Box Hill Park, acts as a poignant symbol to remember local lives lost in World War I. The monument was erected in 1922 and unveiled by the local Governor-General Lord Forster. The names of those who lost their lives during the war are commemorated on a plaque…

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