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05-September-2014
05-September-2014

Photographs supplied by Russell Byers / John Huth

The monument commemorates Australian and United States of America forces who were stationed in the area during World War Two.

Location

Address:Canberra Terrace, Lighthouse Hill, Lions Club Memorial Park, Caloundra, 4551
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -26.801457
Long: 153.137512
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945
Link:http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P…

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:June-1991
Front Inscription

"They passed this way"

This plaque is in remembrance of all American and Australian personnel who were stationed in this area between 1939 - 1945

During this time, Caloundra was a significant training area

Erected by the Lions Club of Caloundra

June 1991

Dedicated by Ms. Patricia Wazer U. S. Consul Queensland

Source: MA,MIV,QWMR,SKP
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au