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26-February-2020 (Sandra Brown)
26-February-2020 (Sandra Brown)

Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson / Sandra Brown

The monument commemorates those from Nelson Bay and District who undertook National Service in the Australian Defence Forces between 1951 and 1972, and those who served in the Citizen forces.

Location

Address:Laman Street, Apex Park, Nelson Bay, 2315
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.720276
Long: 152.143519
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Front Inscription

The National Service and Combined Forces Assn. of Australia 

Let us remember all who were called by their nation to serve Australia with pride and dedication.  

Each one is part of our heritage.

We will remember them all.

Left Side Inscription

Between 1951 and 1972 Nelson Bay and District men were conscripted into the Australian Navy, Army and Airforce.

These men served their country well in times of war and peace. 

Australia as a nation is indebted to its National Servicemen and Citizen Soldiers who were the core of the Defence Forces. 

Right Side Inscription

Commemorating the men and women of Nelson Bay and District who served this great nation in all arms of the military during times of  conflict and peace and have not seen active service during their Defence Force career.

Navy - Army - Airforce 

Military CMF Naval Reserve 

Army Reserve - Airforce Reserve - Nurses. 

Source: MA,SKP,NRWM
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au