Birchip War MemorialPrint Page 
The War Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those from Birchip and district who died in service or were killed in action during both World Wars. Plaques have been added to the memorial to commemorate later conflicts.
The memorial comprises of a cenotaph with gold letter inscriptions of sixty-two soldiers who fell in World War One and World War Two. Plaques have been added to commemorate the 50th Anniversary of the Second World War, Korean and Vietnam Wars and the 40th Anniversary of Long Tan.
Location
| Address: | Cumming Avenue, Birchip Memorial Park, Birchip, 3483 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.981492 Long: 142.917942 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Monument Manufacturer: | W. T. Jones & Son (Kyneton, VIC) |
Dedication
BIRCHIP WAR MEMORIAL
Erected By The Citizens Of Birchip And
District To Commemorate Those Who
Paid The Supreme Sacrifice
World War One 1914 - 1919
[ Names ]
World War Two 1939 - 1945
[ Names ]
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
In Honour Of
The Men & Women Who Served
Australia In Time Of Conflict
During World War II
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
Korean War
1950 - 1953 Active Service
1953 - 1956 Peacekeeping
Plaque :
Vietnam War
3rd August 1962 - 1st January 1973
Active Service
Presented to
Buloke Shire Council
By the
Victorian Vietnam Veterans Community
In Commemoration of the
40th Anniversary of the
Battle of Long Tan - 18th August 2006
