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The monument commemorates those from the town and district who served in World War Two, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. It was originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War Two.
The monument, which is two granite columns flanking a granite plinth on a granite base is linked by a path to the World War One memorial and was unveiled by Prime Minister Robert Menzies on the 11th November 1951.
Location
Address: | Broadway, Memorial Avenue, Jeparit, 3423 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.140284 Long: 141.986995 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 11th November, 1951 |
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Front Inscription
Erected by the citizens of Jeparit and District
In honour of those who served in World War II
"Ever protect the freedom for which they fought"
Plaque :
These are they that gave their lives that men might live in freedom
[ Names ]
Let their names be forever held in proud remembrance
[ Name ]
Korea
Left Side Inscription
Korea
1939
Right Side Inscription
Source: MA,RSLV,SKP,VWHIVietnam
1945
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