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Photographs supplied by Arthur Garland

The sculpture commemorates those who have lost their lives on peacekeeping and peacemaking operations, and also recognises the contribution and commitment of military, police and civilians who are serving overseas.

The timber sculpture features a soldier rescuing a child. It was created by Vietnam veteran Bernie Tarr of Geeveston.

Location

Address:Davey Street, Anglesea Barracks Memorial Garden, Hobart, 7000
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.888889
Long: 147.323889
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Sculpture
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Artist:Bernie Tarr (Geeveston, TAS)

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 29th May, 2011
Front Inscription

`The Peacekeeper`

Australian Peacekeeper and Pecemaker Veterans`Association Tasmanian Branch

Dedicated by His Excellency the Honourable Peter Underwood AC, Governor of Tasmania

29th May 2011

Sculptor - Mr Bernie Tarr

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au