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The plaque commemorates Victory in Europe on the 8th May 1945 and Victory in the Pacific on the 15th August 1945. 

On May 8, 1945 - known as Victory in Europe Day or VE Day - celebrations erupted around the world to mark the end of World War Two in Europe. 

VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japan's acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender [made on] 14 August 1945. ... The following day, 15 August, is usually referred to as VP Day.

Location

Address:Hickeys Creek Road, Memorial Gates, Millbank Public School, Millbank, 2440
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -30.862332
Long: 152.634765
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1995
Front Inscription

Victory in Europe
8th May 1945

Victory in the Pacific
15th August 1945

Source: NRWM, MA
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