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United States Army Small Ships Print Page 
11-June-2018
Photographs supplied by Heather Stevens
The plaque commemorates Australians who served with the United States Army Small Ships Section between 1942 and 1947 and is in memory of those who died in service or were killed in action.
Location
| Address: | Livingstone Street & Ocean Drive, War Memorial Precinct, South West Rocks, 2431 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -30.884186 Long: 153.039242 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1942 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1947 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 11th June, 2018 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MADedicated To The Men And Boys
Who Served U. S. Army Small Ships Section
During World War II,
Also In Memory Of Those Who Paid The
Ultimate Sacrifice
More Than 3,000 Australian Civilians Aged 15 - 80 Years
Served U.S. Army Small Ships Section 1942 -1947
Supplying Allied Troops Throughout The South West Pacific Area
This Plaque Was Unveiled On 11th June 2018, By Veteran James W Gadd And Blessed By Sister Mary Leahy O.A.M. Of Stella Maris Apostleship Of The Sea.
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