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The memorial commemorates the No. 5 Royal Australian Air Force Hospital which served Australian and United States of America personnel who were based at Tocumwal Aerodrome from 1942 to 1946. The memorial is located at the site of the hospital. 

 

 

Location

Address:Tocumwal - Barooga Road, 10.2 kilometres east of Tocumwal, Tocumwal, 2714
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.865069
Long: 145.652942
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Actual Event Start Date:
Approx. Event Start Date:1942
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1946
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 11th November, 1974
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Front Inscription

Site of W.W.II  No. 5 R.A.A.F.  Hospital

This plaque commemorates the 240 bed RAAF Hospital which served American and Australian personnel stationed  at Tocumwal Aerodrome 1942 - 1946.

Comprising 9 wards, Operating Theatre, a total of 43 buildings housed 34 doctors and nurses. Concrete foundations and  water tank still remain.

Erected by Tocumwal Historic Aerodrome Museum with the assistance of Department of Veterans Affairs.

Further information at Tocumwal Tourist Information Centre.

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au