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Today is International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. Over 60,000 Australians have served worldwide in UN peacekeeping operations, helping to bring stability to conflict-affected regions. This morning the Cairns RSL Sub Branch unveiled a plaque to commemorate 75 years of Australia’s involvement in Peacekeeping and Peacemaking. Cairns RSL Sub Branch Board Director Paul Walker who served as a Peacekeeper in Bougainville and Timor unveiled the plaque.
Facebook, Cairns RSL 29 May 2023.
Location
| Address: | Esplanade, Near War Memorial, Cairns , 4870 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -16.917372 Long: 145.775375 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 29th May, 2023 |
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Honouring diligence, bravery and expertise in Peacekeeping and Peacemaking by Australian Defence Force, Police, Government officals and Non-Government Organisations conducting humanitarian, security, and relief operations since 14th September 1947
75 years of Australian Peacekeeping
Lest We Forget
2022
