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Photographs supplied by Angela Gee, School Executive Officer, Avoca Primary School

The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.  

A plaque, unveiled in 1984, commemorates Sergeant Lewis McGee V.C who enlisted from Avoca in World War One. 

Note : the “Tasmanian War Memorials Data Base” , compiled by Fred Thornett which is located at the State Library of Tasmania, contains a comprehensive listing of the names on this monument.

Location

Address:Esk Highway, Boucher Memorial Park, Avoca, 7213
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.78265
Long: 147.720264
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1959
Front Inscription

"Lest We Forget."

In memory of all who served this country in war

Erected by Avoca Sub-Branch R.S.S.& A.I.L.A.

1959.
 

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