Australian & American Forces Memorial PlantationPrint Page
The avenue of Sequoia trees commemorate military personnel from Australia and the United States of America who served in World War Two and the Korean War.
The short 950 metre return walk along the RSL Walk trail links the plantation with the World War One Japanese Cherry Tree Plantation.
Location
Address: | Cherry Plantation Road, Belair National Park, Berri Werri Track, Belair, 5052 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.016042 Long: 138.673037 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Trees |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1962 |
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Plaque :
In 1962, This Avenue Of Sequoias Was Planted By The Staff Of
Belair National Park, As A Memorial To Australian And
American Allied Forces Who Served In World War Two,
And In Korea. The Construction Of The Bridge And Track To
This Site Was A Joint Venture By
Blackwood And District R. S. L. ;
National Parks And Wildlife Staff ;
Rotary Club Of Blackwood Inc ;
Employ SA Youth Conservation Corps; And
National Parks Heritage Committee.
Unveiled On 6 October, 2008