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The memorial commemorates those who completed their National Service training at Holsworthy in the 12th and 19th Training Battalions.

 

Location

Address:Macquarie Circuit & Macarthur Drive, Holsworthy Military Base, Holsworthy, 2173
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.965753
Long: 150.955947
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Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Link:http://www.warmemorialsregister.nsw…

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 4th February, 2004
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Front Inscription

       ARMY NATIONAL SERVICE
                1951 - 1959
             Holsworthy Barracks

This plaque commemorates the 46,000 young Australian men
who completed their initial National Service Training in 
the 12th and 19th Training Battalions.  
It especially honours the memory of those who paid the 
                supreme sacrifice.

THE NATIONAL SERVICEMEN`S ODE
        Have you forgotten yet?
Let us all remember those who have served 
    Australia with pride and dedication.
Look up, and swear by the green of the spring 
       That you will never forget.
        We will never forget.

           Sponsored by 
National Servicemen's Association of Australia 
New South Wales Branch
Dedicated on 4th February 2004

 

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Source: NRWM
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