Anderson Park War Memorial Print Page 
The monument commemorates those who have served in conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
It was erected in the park by the Young Chamber of Commerce to commemorate those who served in World War Two and commemorates the naming of the park after Lieutenant -Colonel Anderson who was renowned for his gallantry in the Malayan Campaign during World War Two.
In 1997, a Wall of Remembrance was erected at the site and lists the names of those who served in World War Two. Additional plaques have been added to the wall to commemorate those who served in other conflicts.
Note: Lieutenant- Colonel Anderson is listed as a separate entry.
Location
| Address: | Lovell Street, Anderson Park, Young, 2594 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.311697 Long: 148.296931 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | April-1948 |
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Monument erected by the Young and District Chamber of Commerce
In honour of those who served and in memory of those who fell during the great conflict 1939 - 45
Anderson Park
So named in honour of Lieut-Col C. G. W. Anderson V.C., M.C.
Renowned for his gallantry in the Malayan Campaign 1941 - 42
Plaque:
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
In memory of Korea
1950 - 1956
Wall Of Remembrance
1939 Lest We Forget 1945
[ Names ]
Plaque :
Korea, Borneo and Malaysia
[ Names ]
Vietnam
[ Names ]
Plaque :
Addendum List
[ Names ]
Plaque :
Local servicemen not enlisted in Young
[ Names ]
Plaque :
The Wall of Remembrance erected thanks to contributions from :
[ List of contributors ]
