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The memorial commemorates all the animals that have served our nation in war and peace and the sacrifice they have made in battlefields across the world. Plaques have been placed on the memorial in recognition of the role animals have played in military service by the Miltary Police, the Light Horse and the Royal Australian Air Force (R.A.A.F.) Dog Handlers.
It was unveiled by Toowoomba Mayor Paul Antonio and the Honourable Ian Macfarlane MP on the 1st June 2013. 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: | Holberton Street, Newtown Park , Newtown, 4350 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.553052 Long: 151.933823 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Animals |
| Link: | https://www.facebook.com/Australian… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 1st June, 2013 |
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Dedicated to all war animals
They also served
Lest We Forget
Officially unveiled by the Hon Ian Macfarlane MP and TRC Mayor Cr Paul Antonio on 1st June 2013
Plaque :
Military Police Dogs
"Always courageous always loyal"
Plaque :
Eleventh Light Horse
Darling Downs Troop
"Our horses served too"
Plaque :
RAAF Dog Handlers Association
