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03-February-2015
03-February-2015

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Russell Byers

The statue of ' Weary Dunlop ' commemorates all Australian doctors and other medical staff who served Australian Prisoners of War in the Asia / Pacific region between 1939 and 1945.

Sir Ernest Edward ' Weary ' Dunlop, AC, CMG, OBE (12 July 1907 – 2 July 1993) was an Australian surgeon who was renowned for his leadership whilst being held prisoner by the Japanese during World War II. A courageous leader and compassionate doctor, he restored morale in those terrible prison camps and jungle hospitals. Dunlop defied his captors, gave hope to the sick and eased the anguish of the dying.
 

Location

Address:Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Australian War Memorial, Campbell, 2612
State:ACT
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.281739
Long: 149.149174
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945
Artist:Peter Corlett (Melbourne, VIC)
Monument Manufacturer:Meridian Sculpture Founders
Link:http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli…

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1995
Front Inscription

This sculpture of  Sir Edward 'Weary' Dunlop 1907 - 1993 commemorates all Australian doctors and other medical staff who served Australian prisoners of war in the Asia / Pacific region between 1939 - 1945
 

Left Side Inscription
Peter Corlett
Sir Edward `Weary` Dunlop
Bronze cast edition 2/2 by Meridian Sculpture Founders
Presented in 1995
ART90407
Source: MA,ADB
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au