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The memorial commemorates those who completed their National Service training at Holsworthy in the 12th and 19th Training Battalions.
Location
Address: | Macquarie Circuit & Macarthur Drive, Holsworthy Military Base, Holsworthy, 2173 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.965753 Long: 150.955947 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: | Wednesday 4th February, 2004 |
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ARMY NATIONAL SERVICE
1951 - 1959
Holsworthy Barracks
This plaque commemorates the 46,000 young Australian men
who completed their initial National Service Training in
the 12th and 19th Training Battalions.
It especially honours the memory of those who paid the
supreme sacrifice.
THE NATIONAL SERVICEMEN`S ODE
Have you forgotten yet?
Let us all remember those who have served
Australia with pride and dedication.
Look up, and swear by the green of the spring
That you will never forget.
We will never forget.
Sponsored by
National Servicemen's Association of Australia
New South Wales Branch
Dedicated on 4th February 2004