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11-November-2020
11-November-2020

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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
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.961785
Long: 137.715878
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Technology
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Link:http://www.vwma.org.au/

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 25th April, 2001
Front Inscription

Plaque :

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.

Source: MA,RVWM
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au