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The monument commemorates Australians and their Allies who died or served in World War Two.
Mosaics and memorabilia were added around base in 1993.
Location
| Address: | Adelaide Street, ANZAC Square, Brisbane, 4000 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.466389 Long: 153.026944 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 |
| Designer: | Artbusters |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 29th August, 1992 |
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World War II Memorial
This memorial commemorates those Australians and their Allies who died or served in World War II between 1939 - 1945.
Unveiled by :
Alderman. J. Soorley Lord Mayor of Brisbane on 29 August 1992 during the fiftieth anniversary year of the Milne Bay and
Kokoda Campaigns, as a tribute from the City of Brisbane.
World War II Memorial
This memorial depicts a wounded Australian soldier being assisted by a nursing sister.
It is a scene typical of all theatres of war and exemplifies the involvement of Australian servicemen and women in World War II.
Alderman J. Soorley Lord Mayor of Brisbane
S. W. Jay OAM ED State President R.S.L.A. - QLD Branch
