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The Shrine of Memories commemorates those who served in World War Two.
It is located to the side of the Crypt in ANZAC Square, and contains an illuminated mosaic and soils from official World War Two cemeteries. The mosaic was designed by Mr Don Ross in 1959 as a tribute to the men and women who served in World War Two.
At the base of the central pillar in the Shrine, there are boxes containing soil from official World War Two cemeteries throughout the world where Australian servicemen and women are buried.
Location
| Address: | Ann Street, ANZAC Square, Crypt, Brisbane, 4000 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.466316 Long: 153.026461 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 |
| Artist: | Andor Meszros, Don Ross (mosaic) |
| Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 10th August, 1984 |
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This Shrine of Memories is dedicated as a lasting tribute to the men and women who served in the Armed Forces during World War II
And especially to those who laid down their lives
Also to those by their patriotic efforts assisted on the home front in Queensland
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II
Lest We Forget
