National Servicemen`s MemorialPrint Page 
The memorial commemorates those who undertook National Service in the Australian Defence Forces from 1951 to 1972. It was rededicated in 2008.
Between 1951 and 1972, a total of 287,000 young Australian men were called up in two separate schemes for compulsory training in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Of them, 212 died on active service in Borneo and Vietnam. National Service was part of Australia’s defence preparedness for three decades.
Location
| Address: | Fred Bell Parade, East Victoria Park , 6101 |
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| State: | WA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.997913 Long: 115.903611 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1951 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1972 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 14th February, 2003 |
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The National Servicemen`s Association of Australia
Western Australia Branch Inc.
Commemorating National Service Training in Australia
1951 - 1972
"Proud to have served"
Unveiled 14th February 2003 by the Hon. Daryl Williams AM QC MP Federal Attorney-General.
Plaque :
This memorial comprises symbolic elements to express the period of National Service Training in Australia 1951 - 1972
The Metal arch represents industry supporting the concept of such training under the Southern Cross Constellation.
The central granite rock signifies the strength of our duty, and the three bronze service hats clearly demonstrate our Tri-Service Involvement in the defence of this Nation.
Re-dedicated ANZAC Day 2008.
