War Animals Memorial Print Page 
The plaque is dedicated to all the animals that have served our nation in war and peace and the sacrifice they have made in battlefields across the world.
Senior Constable Nigel Allsopp, a current-serving police-dog handler and President of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation, was a driving force behind the war-animal memorial dedication.
Animals have played a very significant role in assisting our defence forces over the years and the memorial plaque is to show support for the many dogs, horses, mules, donkeys, camels and pigeons who have bravely served Australia. The recognition of animals in war is not new as three pigeons had been awarded the Dickin Medal- the equivalent of a Victoria Cross - in World War One and a British mine detection dog in Afghanistan has also received the same award.
Location
| Address: | Irene Street, Redcliffe RSL, Redcliffe, 4020 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.225409 Long: 153.113741 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Animals |
| Link: | http://www.facebook.com/AustralianW… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 22nd February, 2014 |
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Dedicated to all war animals
They also served
Lest We Forget
