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The arch supported by four pillars was erected to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
The plaques on the arch commemorate servicemen and women who served in that conflict.
"Australia Remembers, 1945 - 1995" was a program of activities organised by the Federal Government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
Location
| Address: | Prince Street, Memorial Park, Grafton, 2460 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.693291 Long: 152.931983 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1995 |
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Pillar 1 :
Australia Remembers
1945 1995
This plaque commemorates the Allied Air Force personnel who served in various theatres of war.
R.A.A.F. R.A.F.
W.A.A.A.F. W.A.A.F
Presented by the R.A.A.F. Association Clarence Valley Branch
Pillar 2 :
Australia Remembers
1945 1995
This anchor was presented by the Naval Association of Australia Grafton Sub-section (Est. 1955)
In memory of all naval personnel from the Clarence Valley
Pillar 3 :
Australia Remembers
1945 1995
In memory of all women who served
AANS WAAAF
AWAS WRANS
AAMWS Land Army
Presented by the Clarence Valley Ex-Servicewomen
Pillar 4 :
Australia Remembers
1945 1995
In memory of all Clarence Valley military forces who served.
Presented by the Grafton R.S.L.
