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The monument was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action during World War One. An additional marble plaque was added at a later date to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action duringWorld War Two.
Additional commemorative plaques have been added since 1989 with the plaque paying tribute to those who served in South East Asia campaigns being unveiled on ANZAC Day 1989.
Two black granite walls have been placed behind the memorial listing the conflicts that Australia has fought in since the Boer War.
Location
Address: | Bruce Highway, Cardwell, 4849 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -18.263493 Long: 146.025691 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Monument Manufacturer: | Melrose & Fenwick (Townsville, QLD) |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1922 |
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Erected in memory of
H. R. Butler
A. Bryant
Killed in action, France during the Great War
1914 - 1919
Duty nobly done.
In honor of all Australian veterans who served in
Korea 1950 - 1956
Malaya 1950 - 1956
Borneo 1962 - 1966
Vietnam 1962 - 1973
They served with honor
Unveiled by G. Stonehouse Esq Deputy Commissioner Department of Veterans Affairs Queensland
ANZAC Day 1989
Erected in memory of
K.C. Donald
T. G. Jamieson
S.K. Nicolls
P. Panos
H. G. Schmidt
Killed in action or died on active service during World War II
1939 - 1945
Duty nobly done.