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20-June-2015
20-June-2015

Photographs supplied by Karen Berry / Judith Nissen / Fred Brunings / John Huth

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

It was erected by former prisoners of war and the citizens of the District, and was unveiled by the Honourable Reg Swartz, Minister for Health, who was a prisoner of war of the Japanese at Changi, Singapore, during World War Two.

Marble plaques commemorate sailors, soldiers, airmen, and women who died in service or were killed in action in World War One, World War Two and all other wars. The memorial was rededicated on the 1st October 2005 to commemorate Ex Prisoners of War and all Australians who served their country. A time capsule was also laid at the site. 

Location

Address:St Georges Terrace, Apex Park, St George, 4487
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -28.036606
Long: 148.576727
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

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 4th April, 1965
Front Inscription

Lest We Forget

In memory of the fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and women.

1939 - 1945

 

Left Side Inscription

Lest We Forget

In memory of the fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and women.

All other wars

Back Inscription

Erected by Ex. P.O.W.`s & citizens of St George & District

Unveiled by Colonel the Hon. R.W.C. Swartz, M.B.E., E.D., M.P. Minister for Health on the 4th April 1965.

Right Side Inscription

Lest We Forget

In memory of the fallen soldiers, sailors, airmen and women.

1914 - 1918.

 

Inscription in Proximity

Rededicated as a memorial to the Ex Prisoners of War and all Australians who served their country in war

In the presence of Mr. Keith Payne VC DSC (USA) SS (USA) CG (SVN)

1st October 2005

Source: MA,MIV,SKP,QWMR
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