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19-January-2020
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The flagpoles commemorate Victory in the Pacific Day which ended the conflict of World War Two.
VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, also referred to as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender 14 August 1945. For Australians, it meant that the Second World War was finally over. The following day, 15 August, is usually referred to as VP Day.
Location
| Address: | Hume & Bent Streets, Gloucester Memorial Park, Gloucester, 2422 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.009743 Long: 151.959458 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Flagpole |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 15th August, 1995 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAThese flag poles were presented by the Gloucester R.S.L. Sub-Branch
To commemorate V. P. Day
15th August 1995
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
