National Servicemen's Memorial - Nanango, QLD
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S 26° 40.188 E 151° 59.605
56J E 399838 N 7049741
A memorial to National Servicemen who served in various theatres of conflict between 1951 and 1972.
Waymark Code: WMP75V
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 07/12/2015
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The memorial is a brass plaque affixed to a slab of granite which is surrounded by carefully tended shrubs, all contained within the National Servicemans (sic) Memorial Park. It was erected by the National Servicemen's Association.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: The 287,000 young men called up for National Service in the Navy, Army & Airforce.
Marker Text:
National Servicemen's Memorial
Commemorating the 287,000 young men called up for National Service in the Navy, Army & Airforce between 1951 & 1972.
The 212 who were killed in action and 1,479 wounded.
They also serve who only stand and wait.
Who Put it Here?: National Servicemen's Association
Description of Memorial:
The memorial is surrounded by shrubs & sits on brick pavers. It is the only structure in the National Servicemans Memorial Park which is opposite the showgrounds. I was in Nanango for a couple of days & noticed it as I drove past.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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