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The seat commemorates Barry Vicary, who founded the National Servicemen's Association of Australia in Toowoomba, on the 28th November 1987.

A National Serviceman in 1965, Barry sought a better deal for those who served in support units in Australia, Malaysia and Papua-New Guinea and a medal recognising National Service. The Association was later expanded to include the 1951-1959 scheme. That first meeting was in the Toowoomba RSL and later in Queens Park where a lunch was served. Present were Barry Vicary, the late Dennis Connon , Ken Coates, Keith Junnich and Dan Cuddihy .

The Association they founded now is Australia-wide and the second largest ex-service organisation after the RSL.

 

Location

Address:	Norman Avenue, Norman Park Memorial Gardens, Adjacent to Bowls Club, Norman Park, 4170
State:	QLD
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -27.477135 Long: 153.055248 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Seat
Monument Theme:	People
Sub-Theme:	Community

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:	2003

Source: MA