War Memorial, Gin Gin, QLD, Australia
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The War Memorial in Gin Gin
Waymark Code: WM12C60
Location: Queensland, Australia
Date Posted: 04/25/2020
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The War Memorial was originally erected in memory of the of one nursing sister and 47 men of the shire who had made the supreme sacrifice soldiers in World War One. The names of those who lost their lives in World War Two were added to the memorial at a later date.The memorial features a soldier resting at arms reversed on a rectangular column.
The front inscription is :-
"IN
Memory Of
Those Who So Nobly Gave
Their Lives For Our Freedom
In The Great War Of
1914 - 1919
They rose responsive to their country`s call
They gave their best, their lives their all"
Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: 11/06/1920
Private or Public Monument?: Government
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Kolan Shire
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Australia/New Zealand
Physical Address of Monument:
Mulgrave St median
Gin Gin, Qld Australia
4671
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Website for this Monument: Not listed
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