Swanpool Soldiers MemorialPrint Page
The Soldiers Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those who served in World War One. It lists the names of those who died in service or were killed in action and those who returned.
The names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two were added at a later date.
Location
Address: | Midland Highway, Adjacent Memorial Hall, Swanpool, 3673 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.746464 Long: 146.000811 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Monument Manufacturer: | Talachino & Son |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 24th May, 1921 |
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Our honoured dead
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"Greater love hath no man than this.
That a man lay down his life for his friends."
World War 1939 - 1945
[ Names ]
"Eternal honour to the true and brave who for their native land their life blood gave".
They knew the precious things they had to guard.
[ Names ]
"At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
We will remember them."
For remembrance of our men who answered the call of duty in the Great War
1914 - 1919
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"Deeply graved in every loyal heart.
O never let these names depart."
They played a man`s part
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"Across the world you kept the pride
Across the world we marked the score."