60th Anniversary of National ServicePrint Page 
A plaque commemorates the 60th anniversary of National Service in the Australian Military Forces and Back to Caulfield 2011.
Between 1951 and 1972, young Australian men were called up in two separate schemes for compulsory training in the Navy, Army and Air Force. Of them, 212 died on active service in Borneo and Vietnam. National Service was part of Australia’s defence preparedness for three decades.
Back to Caulfield acknowledges the courageous deeds and contributions made for our nation by the men and women of the Australian Defence Force, past and present. The day raises much needed funds for Melbourne Legacy who care for the Australian families suffering financially and socially after the incapacitation or death of a spouse or parent, during or after their defence force services.
Location
| Address: | Station Street, Caulfield Racecourse, Caulfield East, 3145 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.877078 Long: 145.038317 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Culture |
| Sub-Theme: | Community |
| Approx. Event Start Date: | 1951 |
| Approx. Event End Date: | 2011 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 13th August, 2011 |
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Commemorating Back to Caulfield
and the
60th Anniversary of National Service
Presented by
Mr Ian Macdonald
Committeeman Melbourne Racing Club
and
Melbourne Legacy President
Mr Chris Spence AO
Saturday 13th August 2011
at Caulfield Racecourse
