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The plaque commemorates the sacrifices of service personnel from the United States of America, Australia and other Allies in achieving victory in World War Two. The plaque was unveiled during the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two in 1995. 

Location

Address:Gurrs & Magills Roads, John F. Kennedy Memorial Garden, Kensington Park, 5068
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.914547
Long: 138.649331
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 22nd November, 1995
Front Inscription

AUSTRALIA REMEMBERS 1945 -1995

In Grateful Acknowledgment Of The Sacrifices Of
American Service Personnel Together With The Forces
Of Australia And Other Allies In Achieving Victory,
Removing Fear And Restoring Freedom In The Pacific

Lest We Forget The Debt We Owe

Remembered By The American Ex-servicemen`s
Association And The Australian American Association
Of South Australia

Unveiled By His Worship The Mayor
Of The City Of Burnside Alan Taylor
22nd November, 1995

Source: MA
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