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Shortland RSL Memorial Grove

Shortland RSL Memorial Grove
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The focal point of the Memorial Grove is a monument consisting of a granite base surmounted by a metal structure displaying wording and insignia for each armed service, and a cross. Three flagpoles are positioned on the left, back and right sides of the monument. A columbarium with individual memorial plaques is also nearby. 

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Metal structure

This monument is dedicated to fallen comrades.

To all Australians, men and women and to our courageous allies who served this great nation.

The Great War 1914-1918 — World War II 1939-1945 — Korea 1950-1953 — Vietnam 1962-1971 and all other world wide confrontations. We will remember them.

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Lest we forget

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Pte G R Pike World War 2 NX166630 AIF view
SIG J W Rose Not Recorded 2/724134 Army view
Sgt T E Saunders World War 2 QX58097 AIF view
Pte D Schumacher World War 2 NX47913 AIF view
LAC J W Sharman World War 2 165949 RAAF view
PO S Smith World War 2 S6001 RAN view
WOII M K Stanley Korean Campaign, Vietnam War 22688 Army view
LCpl R G Walker Not Recorded 2239343 Army view
Spr L C Watters World War 1 924 AIF view
L/Bdr D Weba World War 2 NX46677 AIF view

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Address
3 Conmurra Circuit
Shortland NSW 2307
Local Government Area
Newcastle, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Monument
Recorded by
John A Sayers, Vice Pres. Shortland RSL Sub-Branch
Year of construction
1995
Dedication date
11 November 1995
Conflict/s
First World War, 1914–18
Second World War, 1939–45
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Vietnam War, 1962–75