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The monument commemorates the service of 314,00 men who underwent National Service training for Australia's defence forces between 1951 and 1972.

Between 1951 and 1972, 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:Electra Street, Lions Remembrance Park, Bundaberg West, 4670
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -24.875642
Long: 152.332019
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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Link:http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P…

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 & wait"

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,QWMR
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