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The monument commemorates members of the Volunteer Defence Corps who manned Elliott Heads Lookout during World War Two.
The Volunteer Defence Corps (VDC) was an Australian part-time volunteer military force of World WarTwo modelled on the British Home Guard. The VDC was established in July 1940 by the Returned and Services League of Australia (RSL) and was initially composed of ex-servicemen who had served in World War One.
Following the outbreak of the Pacific War, the Government expanded the VDC in February 1942. Membership was open to men aged between 18 and 60, including those working in reserved occupations. As a result, the VDC reached a peak strength of almost 100,000 in units across Australia.
As the perceived threat to Australia declined the VDC's role changed from static defence to operating anti-aircraft artillery, coastal artillery and searchlights.
Location
| Address: | The Esplanade, Submarine Lookout, Elliott Heads, 4670 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -24.916513 Long: 152.493912 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1941 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 1944 |
| Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
| Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1989 |
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A tribute to the memory of those members of the Volunteer Defence Corps who manned the Elliott Heads Lookout during World War II
1941 - 1944
Erected by the Woongarra Shire Council
1989
