Bingara Rats of Tobruk Memorial Tree Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background This memorial tree was planted in 1991 to commemorate the Australians who fought in the Siege of Tobruk, which took place in Northern Africa in 1941 during the Second World War. Positioned at the base of the tree is a pink granite bushrock, which has a bronze plaque attached bearing the dedication. The rock stands upright on a small concrete footing. The tree is located in Returned Servicemen's Memorial Park in Bingara, NSW. The park is the site for various commemorative services throughout the year. It contains a number of other war memorials for conflicts in which Australia has been involved. Read more about the siege on the Australian War Memorial's website. Inscription Plaque This tree was planted 14th August 1991 In remembrance of the Rats of Tobruk 1939–1945 Related memorials Bingara Returned Servicemen's Memorial Park Bingara Returned Servicemen's Memorial Park Garden of Remembrance Bingara Returned Servicemen's Memorial Park Honour Roll Bingara Australia Remembers Tree Bingara Korean War Memorial Plaque Elcombe First World War Honour Roll Related links Australian War Memorial - Siege of Tobruk Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Bingara Returned Servicemen's Memorial Park Cnr Finch Street and Memorial Lane Bingara NSW 2404 Local Government Area Gwydir Shire Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1991 Dedication date 14 August 1991 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Bronze Concrete Granite Other