War Memorial Obelisk, Maitland, NSW, Australia
S 32° 43.938 E 151° 33.197
56H E 364441 N 6377464
This 8 m tall, copper clad triangular obelisk, in Turner Rest Park, commemorates the involvement of the locals who have served in the various conflicts (of the 20th century).
Waymark Code: WMQ8AR
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 01/08/2016
Views: 2
Wars mentioned on the various faces include: World War One, World War Two, Korean War, Malaya Conflict, Borneo Conflict, and the Vietnam War.
On the 'south-eastern' face, at waist height:
To perpetuate the
memory of the men and women of
Maitland and District who
gave their lives for their country
during World War I 1914-1918.
"LEST WE FORGET"
Address:
Corner of Church Street and Caroline Place, Maitland, NSW, Australia
Height: 8 m
Illuminated: no
Website: [Web Link]
Date Created/Placed: Not listed
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