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Avoca War Memorial
Avoca War Memorial
Photographs supplied by Angela Gee, School Executive Officer, Avoca Primary School

The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.  

A plaque, unveiled in 1984, commemorates Sergeant Lewis McGee V.C who enlisted from Avoca in World War One. 

Note : the “Tasmanian War Memorials Data Base” , compiled by Fred Thornett which is located at the State Library of Tasmania, contains a comprehensive listing of the names on this monument.

Location

Address:Esk Highway, Boucher Memorial Park, Avoca, 7213
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.78265
Long: 147.720264
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1959
Front Inscription

"Lest We Forget."

In memory of all who served this country in war

Erected by Avoca Sub-Branch R.S.S.& A.I.L.A.

1959.
 

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