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The memorial commemorates those from Lake Macquarie who died in service or were killed in action in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. Plaques are also dedicated to those who served in the Royal Australian Air Force during World War Two.
The memorial is a propeller from an unspecified aircraft, mounted on a plinth in the shape of pyramid on a raised two-step platform.
Location
| Address: | Macquarie & Ernest Streets, Memorial Place, Belmont, 2280 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.036098 Long: 151.661104 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 30th July, 1995 |
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Plaque :
AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS
This plaque is dedicated
to
The men and women
of
LAKE MACQUARIE
who paid the supreme sacrifice
in the following wars:
THE BOER WAR 1899 - 1902
THE GREAT WAR 1914 - 1918
WORLD WAR II 1939 - 1945
THE KOREAN WAR 1950 - 1953
TTHE VIETNAM WAR 1962 - 1973
LEST WE FORGET
Unveiled on
30th July, 1995
– by –
Hon. Peter Morris MHR
in the presence of
Councillor Allan Shields,
City of Lake Macquarie
Plaque :
AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS
[Details of Catalina Flying Boat Operations in World War Two]
Plaque :
'Australia Remembers'
24 Squadron
R.A.A.F.
1940 - 1945
Plaque :
VIETNAM WAR
Newcastle, Lake Macquarie And Hunter Valley Men
Who Gave Their Lives
1962 - 1973
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget
Erected by their Newcastle Vietnam Comrades 1997
Tom Yeo, President
Plaque :
AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS
No. 10 Repair and Salvage Unit Royal Australian Air Force Dedicated to the members of 10 R.S.U. 1942 - 1945
The unit was formed in Amberley and later to serve in: Lowood, Charters Towers Milne Bay, Goodenough Island Kiriwena, Nadzab Lae, Morotai
The function of the unit was to perform major serving and repair for various squadrons including: 75 squadron Kittyhawk, 6 squadron Hudson 76 squadron Kittyhawk, 100 squadron Beaufort 77 squadron Kittyhawk, 11 squadron Catalina 452 squadron Spitfire, 20 squadron Catalina 30 squadron Beaufighter, 22 squadron Boston
For twenty five years 10 R.S.U. has held its annual reunion in Belmont.
Erected by donations from the Commonwealth Government, Lake Macquarie City Council, Veterans, Veteran's Families and those who remember.
Propeller donated by The Royal Australian Air Force
LEST WE FORGET
Unveiled on 30th July 1995 by Hon. Peter Morris M.H.R. in the presence of Councillor Allan Shields City of Lake Macquarie together with Mr John Peschar and representatives of 10 R.S.U.
