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19-January-2020
19-January-2020

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The flagpoles commemorate Victory in the Pacific Day which ended the conflict of World War Two.

VP (Victory in the Pacific) Day, also referred to as VJ (Victory over Japan) Day, is celebrated on 15 August. This date commemorates Japan’s acceptance of the Allied demand for unconditional surrender 14 August 1945. For Australians, it meant that the Second World War was finally over. The following day, 15 August, is usually referred to as VP Day.

 

Location

Address:Hume & Bent Streets, Gloucester Memorial Park, Gloucester, 2422
State:NSW
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.009743
Long: 151.959458
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Details

Monument Type:Flagpole
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:15-August-1945
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Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 15th August, 1995
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Front Inscription

These flag poles were presented by the Gloucester R.S.L. Sub-Branch

To commemorate V. P. Day

15th August 1995

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