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A monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. The memorial was originally erected in memory of those from the Shire of Glenelg who lost their lives in World War One and World War Two. Additional plaques were added to the memorial to commemorate later conflicts.
Monument characteristics :
A tall granite obelisk on granite base with inscriptions on all four sides of the base, set in a large paved area with gates and trees
Location
Address: | Henty Street, J. R. Bryan Reserve, Casterton, 3311 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.589921 Long: 141.394041 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Monument Manufacturer: | W. T. Dale (Casterton, VIC) |
Dedication
ERECTED
BY
THE CITIZENS OF THE SHIRE OF GLENELG
To the Memory
Of
The Soldiers Of The District
Who Gave Their Lives For Their Country
In
THE GREAT WAR
1914-19
And In The
WORLD WAR 1939-45
Plaques
1. In Memory Casterton and Districts Prisoners of War
2. Korean War 1950-1953 Active Service 1953-1956 Peacekeeping
3. In Memory Of All Who Fell In the Vietnam War 1962-1971
(Names)
GREATER LOVE HATH NO MAN THAN THIS
THAT A MAN LAY DOWN HIS LIFE FOR HIS FRIENDS
(Names)