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The plaque commemorates the 50th anniversary of victory in the Pacific theatre of war in World War Two.

 

Location

Address:Hare Street , Civic Gardens , Echuca, 3454
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.1236
Long: 144.748595
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:03-September-1939
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Actual Event End Date:15-August-1945
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 13th August, 1995
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Front Inscription

50th Anniversary of Victory in the Pacific  
15 August 1945

Dedicated to those who served Australia in defence, civilian and essential occupations during World War II.

"Lest We Forget"

This plaque unveiled by Major General W B "Digger" James AO MBE MC National President of the Returned and Service League of Australia  

13 August 1995

 

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