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 World War Obelisk, Turner Rest Park, Maitland, NSW, Australia
S 32° 43.938 E 151° 33.197
56H E 364440 N 6377464
World War Obelisk, Turner Rest Park, Maitland, NSW, Australia
Waymark Code: WM49MJ
Location: New South Wales, Australia
Date Posted: 07/26/2008
Views: 10
Description: A tapered triangular obelisk made of copper approx 8 metres high. A copper plaque is attached to each face at waist height. Offical website: ( visit link)
Type of Memorial: Multi-War Memorial
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only):
WWI
WWII
Korean War
Malaya
Borneo
Vietnam
In Honor Of: men and women of Maitland and District who gave their lives for their country
Marker Text:
Inscription:
(west face)
To perpetuate the memory of the men and women of Maitland and
District who gave their lives for their country during
Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam and subsequent campaigns.
"LEST WE FORGET"
(north east face)
To perpetuate the memory of the men and women of Maitland and
District who gave their lives for their country during
World War II 1939-1945 and the Korean War.
"LEST WE FORGET"
(south east face)
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"
Who Put it Here?: Unknown
Description of Memorial:
This memorial is situated within Turner Rest Park, which in located just off the main street of Maitland. I happened across this park early on a Saturday morning whilst the 'better half' was getting her hair done. I hope you enjoy the park and the monument as much as I did.
Date of dedication: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
Visited Logs must contain, at least, a picture of the monument and your GPSr. Preferably YOU at the monument with your GPSr, but we understand that some people are camera-shy.
It is suggested you please include something about your visit here, as well.
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