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The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. 

The panels include an honour roll of locals who served in World War One, World War Two, South East Asia, Afghanistan, and under the National Service Scheme, in the Citizen Military Forces, and Army Reserves. They also feature the biographies of five veterans, four men and one woman, which include photographs, service records, and personal details. 

To the left and right of the pillars are two silhouette sculptures made of metal. On the left is a serviceman and on the right is a servicewoman, accompanied by a horse and a dog. Positioned at the base of the back of the memorial are three large metal poppies, complete with bright red petals. 

Local residents Michelle Coulton and Angela Stewart came up with the idea for a memorial. The project was coordinated by the Coolatai War Memorial Committee, led by Michelle. Research for the panels was completed by Donna Smith and the artistic design was done by Sharon Gilmour. The sandstone blocks came from Warwick Sandstone and Year 11 design students from Warialda High School created the poppies. Funding was received from the Gwydir Shire Council, the local community, and a 'Saluting Their Service Commemorative Grant' from the Australian Government.
Source: New South Wales War Memorial Register. 

Location

Address:	Wallangra & Warialda Roads, Coolatai Reserve, Coolatai, 2402
State:	NSW
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -29.250962 Long: 150.750934 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Monument
Monument Theme:	Conflict
Sub-Theme:	Multiple
Link:	http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:	Saturday 25th April, 2020

Source: MA,NRWM