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30-August-2016
30-August-2016

Photographs supplied by Jim Duffield
The memorial commemorates all animals who have served in the Australian Defence Forces in times of war and peace. 

Animals have played a very significant role in assisting our defence forces over the years and the memorial plaque is to show support for the many dogs, horses, mules, donkeys, camels and pigeons who have bravely served Australia. The recognition of animals in war is not new as three pigeons had been awarded the Dickin medal – the equivalent of a Victoria Cross – in World War One and a British mine detection dog in Afghanistan has also received the same award.

Location

Address:108 Malaga Drive, R.S.P.C.A. Western Australia, Malaga, 6090
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.865212
Long: 115.894489
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Culture
Sub-Theme:Animals

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:2005
Front Inscription

Lest We Forget..

...the animals that served the men  who served their country

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au