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15-August-2016
15-August-2016

Photographs supplied by Mary Beaven

The memorial commemorates the men and women who have served in the naval services in war and peace.

It features a Gallipoli plaque as well as an anchor donated by the family of A. B.  W. H. (Harry) Cadd, PA 2538 RANR Ex HMAS Norman.

Location

Address:Robe Street & Quebec Mall, Port Adelaide, 5015
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.84554
Long: 138.503905
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 11th November, 1998
Front Inscription

This plaque is dedicated to the memory of all those men and women who served in the Naval Services in times of war and  peace

Lest We Forget

Unveiled by the Mayor of the City of Port Adelaide Enfield Ms Johanna McLuskey

11 - 11 - 1998

Left Side Inscription

Gallipoli
1915 - 2015

This plaque commemorates the 100th anniversary of the famous landing. 

In particular the input of the Navy in the form of the Royal Australian Navy Bridging Train, supplying stores and ammunition  from ship to shore and up to the front, often under heavy Turkish artillery fire.

Many were decorated, and their casualties were high.

Back Inscription

This naval anchor commemorates the 60th anniversary of V. P. Day

15th August 2005

Lest We Forget

Unveiled by Mr. Rod Sawford, M.P.  Federal Member for Port Adelaide

Plaque :

Anchor donated by the family of A.B.  W.H. (Harry) Cadd  PA 2538  RANR Ex HMAS Norman

Source: MA,RVWM
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