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The monument was originally erected to commemorate those from the Sherwood Shire who served in World War One. Plaques were added at a later date to commemorate those who served in World War Two, the Korean War, Malaya, Borneo and the Vietnam War.
On a copper scroll made by Ernest Gunderson, 52 soldiers and one nursing sister were included in a list of Sherwood Shire's fallen. 265 men, and seven nurses had enlisted from the Shire. The monument is a polished grey granite column set on a light grey granite pedestal. The shaft of the column has a gold laurel wreath imprinted on its north face, and is crowned with a polished ball, which is etched with a map of Australia, and the words "ANZAC."
The Memorial was unveiled on the 28th November 1920 in Graceville Memorial Park by Lt. Eric Maurice Little, of Corinda, a blind and maimed hero of the war. Mr Little was the founding president of the Sherwood RSL Sub-branch. The monument which cost £230 stands in a central position in the Honour Avenue of the park.
Brisbane Courier, 25th November 1920
Location
| Address: | Oxley Road, Memorial Park, Graceville, 4075 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.518498 Long: 152.976525 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Designer: | I. Bennet |
| Monument Manufacturer: | A. L. Petrie & Sons (Toowong, QLD) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 28th November, 1920 |
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ANZAC.
The Great War 1914 - 1919
Fallen Heroes
Sherwood Shire
Honoured and in memory evergreen
[ Names ]
Dulce Et Decorum Est Pro Patria Mori
World War II 1939-45.
Australia Remembers
1945 -1995
In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of vonflict during World War II.
Lest We Forget
Korea - Malaya
Borneo - Vietnam
