MacCabe Park Memorial Complex, Wollongong Middle Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The MacCabe Park Memorial Complex is a dedicated commemorative space, set within the leafy surrounds of MacCabe Park in the Wollongong CBD. The complex is denoted by a semi-circle of concrete, inset with decorative pavers in the shape of the Rising Sun badge of the Australian Army. The two focal points of the complex are Wollongong's most historic war memorials: the Wollongong Cenotaph and the Trooper Frank Andrews Memorial. Also positioned throughout the space are numerous plaques, either attached to stone plinths or set within the concrete paving. The plaques are in honour of the conflicts and peacekeeping missions in which Australia has been involved. Two flagpoles are also on site. The cenotaph and the Andrews memorial were moved to the park in 1984, and the complex was built around them at a later date. The area was rededicated on 13 April 2002. The complex is located on the Church Street frontage of the park, near the intersection with Stewart Street. Inscription Rededication plaque This memorial complex is dedicated to the men and women who served, suffered and died in the service and defence of their country "To our glorious dead" Lest we forget Plaque The Wollongong and South Coast Combined Ex-Service Women's Association dedicate this plaque in recognition of women who served within Australian Defence Forces during all wars "Lest we forget" Plaque The refurbishment of this memorial complex was rededicated on 13th April 2002 and opened by the Honourable Danna Vale The Minister for Veteran Affairs The Minister assisting the Minister of Defence And unveiled with Councillor G. Harrison Lord Mayor City of Wollongong Mr G. E. Priest A.M. State President of the RSL of NSW Mr P. J. Poulton A.M. President City of Wollongong RSL sub-Branch Plaque Peacekeeping Plaque Namibia Somalia Plaque Cambodia East Timor Plaque The Persian Gulf Plaque Yugoslavia Plaque Iraq Kuwait Plaque War on Terrorism Plaque In memory of the services of the Merchant Navy Related memorials Wollongong Cenotaph Trooper Frank Andrews Memorial and Memorial Walls Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address MacCabe Park 84 Church Street Wollongong NSW 2500 Local Government Area Wollongong, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Other Recorded by Mount Ousley Public School Dedication date 13 April 2002 Conflict/s Peacekeeping, 1947–present All conflicts Materials Brick Concrete Other