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60th Anniversary VP Day
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The plaque commemorates the sixtieth anniversary of victory in the Pacific in 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.
Location
| Address: | Cecilia Street, Memorial Park , St Helens, 7216 |
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| State: | TAS |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.322426 Long: 148.249641 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-2005 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 15th August, 2005 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA R & SLA
St Helens Sub Branch
This Plaque Commemorates
60th Anniversary Of Victory
In The Pacific
15th August 1945
Break O'Day Community
15th August 2005
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
