Busselton War MemorialPrint Page 
The War Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those from the Busselton and Sussex Roads Board District who served in World War One. It now commemorates those who served in World War Two and the Vietnam War.
The Busselton War Memorial was originally erected in memory of the men of the district who enlisted in World War One. Pietro Porcelli was the designer of the monument which cost £140 with concrete foundation and lettering extra. The memorial was unveiled on the 6th January 1920 by General Birdwood.
Bunbury Herald , 2nd April 1919
A bronze plaque containing the names of 31 servicemen from Busselton and District who lost their lives in World War Two was unveiled by the State President of the Returned Servicemens League on the 12th August 1951 and attached to the World War One memorial.
The West Australian (Perth), 16th August 1951.
Note: Funding was received in 2022 by the Busselton RSL to restore and relocate the memorial to Rotary Park Bussell Highway . The new memorial will include a memorial walk featuring bronze plaques leading to the memorial.
Location
| Address: | Queen & Albert Streets, Busselton, 6280 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.652314 Long: 115.344899 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Designer: | Pietro Porcelli |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 6th January, 1920 |
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A. D.
1914
1919
THE
HEROIC DEAD
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1939 1945
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Vietnam
1962 * 1973
[ Name ]
HONOR
THE BRAVE
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HONOR
THE BRAVE
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THIS MEMORIAL WAS UNVEILED BY
GENERAL SIR WM. BIRDWOOD. BART.
G.C.M.G., K.C.B., G.C.S.I., Etc.
ON 6th JANUARY 1920
HONOR
THE BRAVE
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Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
In Honour Of
The Men & Women Who Served
Australia In Time Of Conflict
During World War II
Lest We Forget
