Nelson Bay War MemorialPrint Page
The monument commemorates those from the District who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
It is a sandstone obelisk with the central part having a polished black stone. The front and the sides to the left and right have engraved names. At the base on the front and the sides are the emblems of the three armed forces. On the rear panel are the plaques from the original "Nelson Bay Memorial Steps Roll of Honour" in white marble.
The point of the obelisk is engraved with a cross.
Location
Address: | Laman Street, Apex Park, Nelson Bay, 2315 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.720164 Long: 152.143194 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Designer: | Eric Brae |
Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Thursday 25th April, 1985 |
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Lest We Forget
Erected in honour of the men & women of this District who served in the defence of their country
Second World War 1939 - 45
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These plaques are from the original monument
Nelsons Bay
Roll of Honour
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Memorial Steps
Roll of Honour
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First World War
1914 1918
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WWII
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Plaque :
This memorial erected by Nelson Bay R.S.L. Sub-Branch
Plaque :
Dedicated by Padre Sam McKittrick
25th April 1985
Plaque :
Memorial designed by Eric Brae
Vietnam
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Korea
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Malaya
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Gulf
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