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The Howitzer commemorates those who served in World War Two, the Korean War and the Vietnam War.
Location
Address: | Taylor Street, Victoria Square, Kadina, 5554 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.961785 Long: 137.715878 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Technology |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Link: | http://www.vwma.org.au/ |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 25th April, 2001 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,RVWMPlaque :
Pack L5 (Aust) 105mm Light Howitzer
Serial No, 02106
Guns Similar To This Were Used
By The Aust. 105 Field Battery
In Support Of The Infantry
At The Battle Of Long Tan
In Vietnam, For Which They
And The Australian Patrol Of
Delta Co. 6 RAR Both Received
Citations From The United States
And Vietnam Governments.
It Was Purchased By The Kadina RSL
With The Aid Of A Federal Government Grant.
It Was Unveiled By Kadina RSL
President Don Richards
On 25 - 4 - 2001
And Dedicated As A Memorial
To All Who Served In
WW2, Korea And Vietnam
Lest We Forget.
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