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Winchelsea World War One MemorialPrint Page 
The monument commemorates those who served in World War One. Standing over 3.6 metres in height, the glass art panels feature imagery sourced form the Australian War Memorial and colour grades that unite them with the bluestone plinth - a locally sourced stone.
The monument also commemorates the 64 Australians who received the Victoria Cross during World War One, including Winchelsea’s Albert Jacka. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime.
Funding was received through the ANZAC Centenary Grants Program.
Location
| Address: | Princes Highway & Palmer Street, Winchelsea , 3241 |
|---|---|
| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.242799 Long: 143.990327 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event STart Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Monument Designer: | AQL Landscape Design (Seville, VIC) |
Dedication
In memory of the men & women of Winchelsea and District who served in WW1
1914 - 18
[ Names ]
The gallant Winchelsea and District soldiers of the 14th Battalion
Jacka`s Mob
[ Names ]
In memory of Captain Albert Jacka V.C. M.C. & bar
D Company, 14th Battalion,
4th Brigade, 1st Division A.I.F.
The first Australian Victoria Cross recipent
WW1 1914 - 1918
For most conspicuous bravery on the night of 19 - 20 May 1915 at Courtney`s Post, Gallipoli Peninsula
WWI Australian Victoria Cross recipients
[ Names ]
Winchelsea World War I Memorial
Support for this project has been provided by the Victorian Government, Victorian Veterans` Council, Department of Veterans` Affairs and Surf Coast Shire Council
