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The War Memorial commemorates those who served in World War One. 17 sugar gums were planted at the site in 1916 in memory of the soldiers. 

Location

Address:Old Port Wakefield Road & Penfield Road, Virginia, 5120
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.668152
Long: 138.561197
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Trees
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 1st September, 1916
Front Inscription

Plaque :

"VIRGINIA AND DISTRICT WAR MEMORIAL"
This Plaque Is In Memory To Those
Who Served In The First World War.
The 17 Sugar Gums Planted 1. 9. 1916 On This
Site Were Also In Memory Of These Soldiers

Lest We Forget

 

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