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The obelisk commemorates those who served with 2nd / 1st North Australia Observer Unit (2 / 1 NAOU) which was was an Australian Army reconnaissance unit that served in World War Two.
It was formed in May 1942 to patrol remote areas of northern Australia and provide warning to the Northern Territory Force of any Japanese landings. As the threat of Japanese landings declined, 2 / 1 NAOU patrols were reduced in July 1943 and the unit was disbanded in March 1945.
Location
| Address: | Stuart Highway , Ryan Park, Katherine, 0850 |
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| State: | NT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -14.463197 Long: 132.260071 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: | 1991 |
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This memorial is dedicated to the 466 men who with 1500 horses, 6 coastal boats and 60 radios patrolled the northern coastline of Australia in the 2 / 1 North Australia Observer Unit ( 2 / 1/ NAOU - AIF).
The Headquarters of this highly specialist force of expert horsemen, experienced infantrymen and wireless operators was located in the town of Katherine.
Today the North West Mobile Force (Norforce) follows their lead with similar responsibilities and traditions.
2 / 1 NAOU - AIF 1942 - 49 Norforce 1991
Lest We Forget.
