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The tree commemorates Squadron Sergeant Major George Elliott who was a member of the 6th Light Horse Regiment who served on Gallipoli in Turkey in World War One.
The tree also commemorates those who were involved in the Battle of Lone Pine at Gallipoli.
Location
Address: | Byron Street, ANZAC Grove, ANZAC Park, Gundagai, 2722 |
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State: | NSW |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.067593 Long: 148.101331 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Tree |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
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Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 25th April, 1967 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MADedicated to the memory of Sqd. Sgt. Maj.George Elliott
6 Aust. Light Horse Regiment 1st A. I. F.
And to all soldiers who fought and fell at Lone Pine, Gallipoli
This pine tree when a seedling was brought back to Australia from Lone Pine by George Elliott, on his visit during the Golden Jubilee of the ANZAC. Landing in April, 1965.
Planted on ANZAC Day 1967 by John Elliott and dedicated by the Rev. C. C. MacPherson
ANZAC Grove, Gundagai. April 25th, 1967.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au