Carrieton War MemorialPrint Page
Location
Address: | R. M. Williams Way & Second Street, Carrieton, 5432 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.424456 Long: 138.530664 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 25th April, 2021 |
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WORLD WAR 1
1914 - 1918
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THEY ANSWERED THE CALL
War Memorial Constructed With Sincere
And Grateful Thanks To The Contributors
Of This Project, April 2021
* `Saluting The Service` - Commemorations Program - South Australian Government - Grant $10000
* Donation Of Land By Stephen And Jess Watson
* Donation Of Stone By Heidi Rodgers From Section 110 Hundred Of Eurella
* Dan Van Holst Pellekaan MP
* Carrieton Progress Association
* Carrieton Campdraft Club
* Carrieton Community Cropping Project
* Carrieton Rodeo Club
* Orroroo / Carrieton District Council
WORLD WAR II
1939 - 1945
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WAAAF
1939 - 1945
[ Names ]
SERVICE IN VIETNAM
1962 - 1972
[ Name ]
LEST WE FORGET
Plaque :
[ Names ]
After World War Two, Trees Were Planted
In The Main Street Of Carrieton To Acknowledge
The Service Of Locals Who Had Enlisted.
Each Tree Had A Brass Plaque With A Servicemans Name On It.
Once The Trees Had Grown, The Plaques
Were Removed And Some Of Those Were Found Recently.
The Committee Agreed To Affix These
To This Memorial For Posterity Purposes.
Carrieton War Memorial Officially Opened On
25th April 2021 By
Wayne T Shephard - Vietnam Veteran