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Upper Coomera War MemorialPrint Page 
The Upper Coomera War Memorial includes a 'Digger' statue and was erected to commemorates those of the Coomera District who who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.
An additional plaque was added at a later date to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War Two.
On Saturday, 18th May 1918, Upper Coomera was the scene of an event unique in its history with the unveiling of a memorial to the fallen brave of the district. The memorial consists of a life sized figure of an Australian soldier in freestone, on a pedestal. The unveiling ceremony was performed by Mr E.H. Macartney M.L.A., who was introduced to the gathering by W. A. Foxwell, chairman of the Coomera District Patriotic Committee.
The Brisbane Courier, 24th May 1918
Location
| Address: | Oxenford - Tambourine & Charlies Crossing Roads, Upper Coomera, 4209 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.901553 Long: 153.288275 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Monument Manufacturer: | A. L. Petrie & Sons (Toowong, QLD) |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 18th May, 1918 |
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This memorial was erected by the residents,
In honour of the brave lads of the Coomera District who fell in the Great War
1914 - 1919
"They gave their all.
Let you who pass, saluting here their names,
See that through you no slur, nor stain, nor shame
Falls on the land for which they gave their lives
- Australia."
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In memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice
World War II
1939 - 1945
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