Cape Barren Island War MemorialPrint Page 
The Cape Barren Island War Memorial was originally erected to commemorate those from the district who served in World War One. Cape Barren Island is quite significant in Australia’s war and Aboriginal history as it had the highest enlistment rate per capita of any other town or place in Australia, with the vast majority of enlistments being Aboriginal men.
The Cape Barren Island community has now refurbished and updated the memorial to include the names of island veterans who served during World War Two and the Vietnam War. The new honour roll lists 23 World War Two veterans and merchant mariners.
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
| State: | TAS |
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| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -40.369708 Long: 148.025465 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 10th September, 1937 |
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This monument is erected in honour of the men of Cape Barren Island who served in the Great War
1914 - 1918
For King and Country
Unveiled by Major the Honourable T H Davies DSO, MC, RE Minister for Lands & Works on September 10th 1937 as a mark of appreciation for services rendered
A G Ogilvie KC, LLB, Premier
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