Blackwater War Memorial Print Page 
The monument commemorates those who have died in service or been killed in action in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
Erected by the Ladies Auxiliary, Blackwater RSL, and unveiled by Major General A L Morrison on 26th January 1985, this memorial consists of three white columns with top plinth. There is a central column that supports an up-turned rifle and helmet, signifying the battlefield grave of a dead serviceman.
Location
| Address: | 45 Arthur Street, Workers Club, Blackwater, 4717 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -23.580666 Long: 148.888397 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 26th January, 1985 |
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Lest We Forget
K. I. A.
Boer War 518
World War 1 59,512
World War 11 27,073
Korea 278
Malaya / Borneo 53
Sth. Vietnam 478
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of those who gave their all in the service of their country.
Erected by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Blackwater Sub Branch of the R.S.L. of Australia and was officially unveiled by Major General A. L. Morrision A.O., D.S.O., M.B.E. (R.L.) Services member for Repatriation Commission on Australia Day
26 - 1 - 1985.
Plaque :
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
Commemorating the 50th anniversary of the end of World War II
Presented to Bluff - Blackwater RSL Sub Branch by Marjorie Henzell Member for Capricornia
