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The memorial commemorates the men and women from Winchelsea and district who served in World War One. Standing over 3.6 metres in height, the glass art panels feature imagery sourced from the Australian War Memorial and colour grades that unite them with the bluestone plinth - a locally sourced stone.
The memorial also commemorates the 64 Australians who received the Victoria Cross during World War One. The Victoria Cross is the highest award for acts of bravery in wartime and includes a tribute to Winchelsea’s Albert Jacka, the first Australian Victoria Cross recipient. It also lists the names of those from the district who served in Jacka`s 14th Battalion.
Funding was received through the ANZAC Centenary Grants Program.
Location
| Address: | Princes Highway & Palmer Street, Winchelsea , 3241 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.242799 Long: 143.990327 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Designer: | AQL Landscape Design (Seville, VIC) |
Dedication
In memory of the men & women from Winchelsea and District who served in WW1 1914 - 18
[ Names ]
The gallant Winchelsea and District soldiers of the 14th Battalion
Jacka`s Mob
[ Names ]
In memory of Captain Albert Jacka V.C. M.C. & Bar
D Company, 14th Battalion,
4th Brigade, 1st Division A.I.F.
The first Australian Victoria Cross Recipent
WW1 1914 - 1918
For most conspicuous bravery on the night of 19 - 20 May 1915 at Courtney`s Post, Gallipoli Peninsula
WWI Australian Victoria Cross recipients
[ Names ]
Winchelsea
World War I Memorial
Support for this project has been provided by the Victorian Government, Victorian Veterans` Council, Department of Veterans` Affairs and Surf Coast Shire Council
