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The monument commemorates Australian and United States of America forces who were stationed in the area during World War Two.
Location
Address: | Canberra Terrace, Lighthouse Hill, Lions Club Memorial Park, Caloundra, 4551 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -26.801457 Long: 153.137512 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.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | June-1991 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,MIV,QWMR,SKP"They passed this way"
This plaque is in remembrance of all American and Australian personnel who were stationed in this area between 1939 - 1945
During this time, Caloundra was a significant training area
Erected by the Lions Club of Caloundra
June 1991
Dedicated by Ms. Patricia Wazer U. S. Consul Queensland
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au