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The War Memorial commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in conflicts in which Australia has been involved. A field gun was dedicated at the memorial on the 13th March 2001.
Monument characteristics :
Black granite wall structure surmounted by an Australian Military Forces badge which lists the names of those from the district who lost their lives in World War One. The memorial also lists the names of Red Cross Nurses who lost their lives in the conflict. The rear side has four silhouette figures (Navy, Army, Airforce, and Women`s services).
Location
Address: | Low Street, Federal Park, Wallsend, 2287 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.899297 Long: 151.671426 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 1st July, 1996 |
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OUR HEROES WHO FOUGHT & FELL IN THE GREAT WAR
1914 - 1918
IN MEMORY OF
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CONFLICTS AUSTRALIAN
MEN & WOMEN HAVE
FOUGHT IN
1889 - 1902 Boer War
1900-01 China
1914 - 18 First World War
1939 - 45 Second World War
1950 - 53 Korean War
1950 - 60 Malayan Emergency
1963 - 66 Indonesian Confrontation
1962 - 72 Vietnam War
1991 Gulf War
United Nations
Peace Keeping Forces
A Tribute Of Honor
To Sons & Citizens
Of Glorious Memory,
All For Each And Each For All
Twas Thus They Heard The Empires Call
For Freedom Home And Motherland.
Red Cross Contingent
7th February 1920
They Were Also Ready
And Their Names Liveth For Evermore.
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