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The monument commemorates those from Leeton and district who were conscripted into National Service and served their country between 1951 and 1972. It also commemorates the men and women of Leeton and district who have served Australia in all arms of the military during times of conflict and peace and have not seen active service during their defence force career.
Location
Address: | Yanco Avenue & Acacia Avenue East, Leeton Soldiers Club, Leeton, 2705 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.556233 Long: 146.410389 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
Top Inscription:
National Service and Combined
Forces Assn.
of Australia
Left Face:
Between 1951 and 1972 Leeton & district men were conscripted into National Service in the Australian Navy - Army - Airforce. These Men served their country well in times of war and peace. Australia as a nation is indebted to its national servicemen and citizen soldiers who were the core of the defence forces.
Right Face:
Commemorating the men and women of Leeton and district who have served this great nation in all arms of the military during times of conflict and peace and have not seen active service during their defence force career. Navy - Army - Airforce - Militia - CMF - Naval Reserve Army Reserve - Airforce Reserve - Nurses.
Base:
Let us remember all who were called by their nation to serve Australia with pride and dedication Each one is a part of our heritage. We remember them all.
Base Plaque:
The Leeton Branch of the National Servicemen's Association of Australia (NSW Branch) was established on 6.4.1998 Affiliation with the National Service and Combined Forces Associations of Australia occurred on 26.5.1999