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The monument commemorates the National Servicemen, Citizens Military Forces and Reserve Forces of Wagga Wagga and District.
Between 1951 and 1972, young Australian men were called up in two separate schemes for compulsory training in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Of them, 212 died on active service in Borneo and Vietnam. National Service was part of Australia’s defence preparedness for three decades.
Is is an oblong cairn made to resemble sand bags with a concrete cross and brass plaques.
Location
| Address: | Baylis & Morrow Streets, Victory Memorial Gardens, Wagga Wagga, 2650 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.109444 Long: 147.370278 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: | Saturday 17th September, 2005 |
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This monument is dedicated to the National Servicemen, Citizens Military Forces and Reserve Forces of Wagga Wagga and District
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.
Plaque :
Unveiled by Daryl Maguire MP Member for Wagga Wagga on 17th September 2005
