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The monument was constructed in 1921 to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. The names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two were added at a later date.

It comprises a tall granite pillar on a rough hewn granite base, surrounded by rough hewn granite piers connected by a single link of chain. Bronze plaques have also been added to the base, to commemorate conflicts and peacekeeping missions between 1945 and 1995. The memorial was originally located in the ANZAC Road median before being re-located to its present site at Albert Street, in the forecourt of the RSL club.

Originally two machine guns captured during World War One were placed nearby the monument, these remain on the ANZAC Road median.

The ceremony of unveiling the stone erected by the residents of Moe in honor of those who made the supreme sacrifice from that district in the great war took place on 23rd ult. Lieut. Tom Burrage, M. C., was in charge of the local returned men, who turned out for the occasion. General Elliott delivered a stirring address in the course of which he referred to the work of the A.I.F. in the war. From what the soldiers knew, he said, they could be thankful that this country was saved from the Hun. It was through the sacrifices of those who did not return that victory was won. He then removed the Union Jack which draped the stone, and the company stood with bowed heads whilst "The Last Post" was sounded by Mr Moore.

The monument is a handsome 18 foot stone, with the A.I.F. badge and a laurel wreath in bronze affixed to the face, and contains the following inscription: - "Erected by the residents of Moe and district in memory of hereon named soldiers, who made the supreme sacrifice in the great war. 1914 1919."
Morwell Advertiser (Morwell), 14th January 1921.

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