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The memorial commemorates those who undertook National Service in the Australian Defence Forces from 1951 to 1972.

Between 1951 and 1972, a total of 287,000 young Australian men were called up in two separate schemes for compulsory training in the Navy, Army and Air Force.  Of them, 212 died on active service in Borneo and Vietnam. National Service was part of Australia’s defence preparedness for three decades.

Location

Address:Esplanade & Bauer Street, Near War Memorial, Bargara, 4670
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -24.814195
Long: 152.463935
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:1951
Actual Event End Date:
Approx. Event End Date:1972
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

Bundaberg Sub-Branch

National Servicemen`s Assoc of Aust (Q) Inc.

This plaque recognises the service by 314,000 young men who underwent National Service training for Australia`s defence  between 1951 - 72.

"They also serve who only stand and wait"

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