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Altona War Memorial Print Page 
23-November-2014
Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders
The monument is an " eternal flame " memorial and lists 13 soldiers who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two. It also commemorates World War One, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
The monument is one of only four eternal flame monuments in Australia.
Location
| Address: | Civic Parade , Hobsons Bay Civic Centre , Altona, 3018 |
|---|---|
| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.864217 Long: 144.830911 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Front Inscription
The citizens of Altona honour the memory of their fallen
World War II
1939 - 1945
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget
Left Side Inscription
Korean War
1950 - 1953 Active Service
1953 - 1956 Peacekeeping
Korean War
1950 - 1953
[ Name ]
Vietnam War
1962 - 1973
Right Side Inscription
World War I
1914 - 1918
Plaque :
Navy Army Air Force
This memorial is dedicated to all National Servicemen who served Australia from 1951 to 1972, especially those who paid the supreme sacrifice during active service.
Inscription in Proximity
This Eternal Flame commemorates the 50th anniversary of ANZAC Day
Source: MA,RSLV,SKPThis Eternal Flame commemorates the 50th anniversary of ANZAC Day
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
