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20-March-2017
20-March-2017

Photographs supplied by John Huth

The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.

It consists of a stone behind which is a wall with the insignias of the Army, Navy and Air Force and contains plaques dedicated to the those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two and those who served in Korea and Vietnam. 

The monument was upgraded in 2020 and now features two concrete slabs on either side which contain the Ode. 

Location

Address:Ewart Street & Raymond Terrace , Community Hall precinct, Deception Bay, 4508
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.187871
Long: 153.025035
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Link:http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P…

Dedication

Front Inscription

To you with failing hands we pass the torch

Lest We Forget.

Plaque :

In honour of the men and women who served Australia during the Korean War

1950 - 1953

Lest We Forget

Plaque :

Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995

This plaque is a memorial to the men & women of Australia who paid the supreme sacrifice during World War II

Lest We Forget

Plaque :

In honour of the men and women who served Australia during the Vietnam War

1962 - 1973

Lest We Forget

Left Side Inscription

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old ;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them  

Right Side Inscription
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old ;
Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn,
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember them  
Source: MA,QWMR
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au