National Servicemen Memorial - East Victoria Park, Western Australia
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S 31° 59.872 E 115° 54.222
50J E 396443 N 6459275
A memorial to the young men of this country who were conscripted during 1951 and 1972
Waymark Code: WMPEMY
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 08/19/2015
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The memorial is close to the East Victoria Park War Memorial, other monuments and a 25 pounder outside the local RSL Centre
Between 1951 and 1972 325811 young men were conscripted into Australia's fighting forces ,187 of whom were killed and 1479 injured.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: National Servicemen
Marker Text:
The National Servivemen's Association of Australia
Western Australian Branch Inc
Commemmorating
National Service Training in Australia
1951 - 1972
"PROUD TO HAVE SERVED"
Unveiled on 14th February 2003
by
The Hon Darryl Williams AM QC MP
Federal Attorney-General
Date of dedication: 14th February 2003
Who Put it Here?: The National Servivemen's Association of Australia
Description of Memorial:
The plaque is attached to a granite boulder in front of which are three bronze hats representing the three services
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
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