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15-May-2015
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The plaque erected by the Cardwell RSL commemorates the sailors and ships from the Royal Australian Navy and United States Navy who fought in the Battle of the Coral Sea in May 1942 during World War Two.
Location
| Address: | Coral Sea Drive , Battle of the Coral Sea Memorial Park, Cardwell, 4849 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -18.246651 Long: 146.015509 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-May-1942 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 08-May-1942 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAThis plaque is a tribute to the ships and sailors of the U.S.N. and R.A.N. whose epic "Battle of the Coral Sea" paved the way for final victory over the Japanese agressor in the South West Pacific Area.
Lest We Forget
Dedicated by the Cardwell Sub-Branch RSL
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
