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Mornington War Memorial was originally erected in memory of those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. Additional plaques were added to the memorial on the 20th April, 1952 to commemorate the fallen men and women who served in World War Two.

The memorial, which was originally situated at the intersection of the Nepean Highway and Main Street, was relocated to its present site and rededicated on the 15th March 1970. 

In the presence of 900 people on Sunday afternoon, the monument in memory of fallen soldiers was unveiled by Lord Stradbroke, Governor of Victoria, and was dedicated by the Archbishop of Melbourne. The monument, which was erected by the local residents, cost £1200. It is representative of a large cross, with a sword suspended, and has a medallion symbolising a nurse attending a wounded soldier. The naval depot band attended, also a guard of honor, consisting of 100 sailors and the local scouts. Lord Stradbroke said the nation must hold high ideals. It must cultivate that spirit of remembrance to the fallen, who made the supreme sacrifice, not for their own interests, but for all of Australia's inhabitants. After the ceremony Mr. Thomas Baker entertained the visitors at afternoon tea at 'Manyung,' Mornington. Mr. Baker was the principal subscriber to the monument. 
Age (Melbourne), 19 October 1925.

MORNINGTON, Sunday. — Several plaques on the Mornington war memorial were unveiled by Mr. W. W. Leggatt. M.L.A., today. The plaques commemorate the men and women of the district who died in the second world war. A guard of honor from Army apprentices and the Citizens' band, attended the service. 
Age (Melbourne), 21 April 1952.

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