Two Newcastle brothers are among five more diggers who have been commemorated at Sandgate Cemetery.
George Wallace Gardiner and Frederick Norbert Gardiner were born in Wollongong and lived in Manilla NSW before leaving to fight in World War I.
Both were wounded in action and lived at Hannell St, Wickham when they returned home.
George died in October 1935, aged 49. Frederick died in November 1936, also aged 49.
Historian and researcher Gary Mitchell uncovered the unmarked graves several years ago and made a successful application to the Office of Australian War Graves to have their graves commemorated .
Other diggers whose graves have recently been commemorated include Herbert Delahunt, William Hartley and Patrick Punch.
More than 1,010 World War I soldiers who returned from service are buried at Sandgate Cemetery.
Mr Mitchell has located 160 in previously unmarked graves, which have since been formally commemorated.
There will not be any formal ANZAC Day services held at Sandgate Cemetery this year. Visitors are being asked to abide by current social distancing restrictions, including parties of two people only.
Sandgate Cemetery welcomes information about any war veterans who are buried there.
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