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The monument commemorates Australian soldiers who died in service or were killed in action in Papua New Guinea during World War Two.
Monument Characteristics:
The monument is made from sandstone blocks on a sandstone paved area, flanked on both sides with bollards, chains and Rosemary. It contains an engraved pictograph of the Kokoda Trail, and has bronze plaques embedded into the memorial.
Note: The song Kokoda written and performed by Don Cowling is available to view on https://vimeo.com/357546698
Location
| Address: | Kokoda Avenue & Clissold Road, Wahroonga, 2076 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.715943 Long: 151.140117 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 |
| Link: | http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 20th November, 2005 |
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KOKOD TRAIL MEMORIAL
This Memorial is dedicated to the memory of the Australian Soldiers who fought and gave their lives in Papua and New Guinea in 1942. Many were young, untrained and ill equipped for jungle warfare. Their bravery and sacrifice helped save the Australian mainland from possible invasion by the Imperial Japanese Forces.
Unveiled on Sunday 20th November 2005
by
General Peter J. Cosgrove AC MC
Chief of the Australian Defence Force 2002-2005
Mr Greg Hodgson Memorial Committee Chair
Dr Brendan Nelson Federal Member For Bradfield
Councillor Elaine Malicki Mayor Of Ku-Ring-Gai
Residents of Kokoda Avenue and the wider community together with the RSL, local businesses and commercial bodies with assistance from
The Commonwealth Government and
Ku-ring-gai Council have funded this memorial.
Lest We Forget
