2020 marks 75 years since the end of the Second World War. To commemorate this important year, the NSW Government interviewed WWII veterans about their experiences. Read our 75th Anniversary Stories.
Monument constructed from Sydney sandstone featuring bronze relief figures of service women and armed forces badges. An impressive full figure of a young woman, hat in hand, is prominent. A number of separate plaques are incorporated. The scupltor was Dennis Adams.
Plaque:
In commemoration of the service of the women of New South Wales who enlisted in Australia's defence forces during World War II 1939 - 1945. Unveiled by His Excellency Rear Admiral Sir David Martin, KCMG, AO Governor of New South Wales and dedicated on 16 February 1990.
Plaque:
This statue epitomises the spirit of the young women of Australia as they enlisted in the three defence forces from 1939 to 1945 and faced an unknown future, taking up the challenge in the service of their country.
Plaque:
This memorial was made possible by the Wartime Servicewomen, their friends and ex-service organisations of New South Wales, the New South Wales government, the New South Wales Bicentennial Council and the Council of the City of Sydney. It was erected by the Council of Ex-Servicewomen's Associations (NSW). Scupltor: Dennis Adams, OAM.
Plaques:
In memory of Major Eleanor Manning, OBE. Assistant Controller Australian Women's Army Service, NSW. 1941-1945.
In memory of Group Officer Clare Grant Stevenson, AM MBE. Director Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force. 1941-1946.
In memory of Major Joyce Snelling, MBE. Assistant Controller Australian Army Medical Women's Service, NSW. 1942-1950.
Wall:
1939-1945 they served.
Australian Army Medical Corps. Australian Army Nursing Services. Australian Women's Army Service. Voluntary Aid Detachments and Australian Army Medical Women's Services.
Royal Australian Air Force Medical Service. Royal Australian Air Force Nursing Service. Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force.
Royal Australian Naval Nursing Service. Women's Royal Australian Naval Service.
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