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24-September-2016
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The memorial commemorates the No. 5 Royal Australian Air Force Hospital which served Australian and United States of America personnel who were based at Tocumwal Aerodrome from 1942 to 1946. The memorial is located at the site of the hospital.
Location
| Address: | Tocumwal - Barooga Road, 10.2 kilometres east of Tocumwal, Tocumwal, 2714 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.865069 Long: 145.652942 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1942 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1946 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 11th November, 1974 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MASite of W.W.II No. 5 R.A.A.F. Hospital
This plaque commemorates the 240 bed RAAF Hospital which served American and Australian personnel stationed at Tocumwal Aerodrome 1942 - 1946.
Comprising 9 wards, Operating Theatre, a total of 43 buildings housed 34 doctors and nurses. Concrete foundations and water tank still remain.
Erected by Tocumwal Historic Aerodrome Museum with the assistance of Department of Veterans Affairs.
Further information at Tocumwal Tourist Information Centre.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
