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1920s (Australian War Memorial : H17776)
1920s (Australian War Memorial : H17776)

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Peter F Williams

The monument was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One. 

The names of those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two were added at a later date. 36 names are listed. 

June 9th was the all important day of Campbell Town carnival week. Although the proceedings were somewhat marred by the rain, which fell continuously, sufficient was present of dignity and picturesqueness to make the day live in the memory of those participating, and to constitute a notable landmark in the history of the district. Interest centred on the official opening of the centenary celebrations proper and the unveiling of the Soldiers' Memorial in the centre of the township.
Examiner ( Launceston) 10th June 1921

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:Midland Highway, War Memorial Ground, Campbell Town, 7210
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.924863
Long: 147.493511
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 9th June, 1921
Front Inscription

For God King and Country.

The Great War
1914 - 1919

In memory of our fallen

"Lest we Forget."

 

Left Side Inscription

1915

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1916

[ Names ]

Back Inscription

1939 - 1945

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Right Side Inscription

1917

[ Names ]

1918

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Source: MA,SKP,TWM
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