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War Dogs and Trackers Memorial : 07-January-2013
War Dogs and Trackers Memorial : 07-January-2013

Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland

The park commemorates the war dogs which have served with the Australia Defence Forces.  It recognises the skill of trainers and other service personnel who worked with war dogs - as well as reflecting on the companionship and loyalty of the animals they trained and who suffered along with them.

The park which has a walkway of dedicated bricks to various dogs, leads to a lookout over Lowestoft Bay.  Over 130 individual dedication bricks are laid in the approach to the main monument.

Additional information on the history of the Tracker and war dog units is also displayed.

Location

Address:Main Road, Berriedale Foreshore, Berriedale, 7011
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.807902
Long: 147.253969
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Park
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 11th March, 2006
Front Inscription

Australian Army Trackers & War Dogs Association Inc.

 

Left Side Inscription

Australian Trackers & War Dogs Memorial Park

Opened by His Excellency the Honourable William Cox AC, RFD, ED Governor of Tasmania on the 11th March 2006

 

 

Right Side Inscription

Information Plaque:

Commemorating the 60th Anniversary of VP Day,

15th August 1945

[ Photographss & details of World War 2 dog history ] 

Australian Trackers & War Dogs Memorial Park

Plaque:

The Australian Trackers & War Dogs Memorial Park has evolved with support from the Glenorchy City Council, State Government of Tasmania, Department of Veteran Affairs, Australian Army Trackers & War Dogs Association Tasmania Branch

 

 

 

Source: MA
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