Nelson Bay National Service and Combined Forces Association of Australia Memorial Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background A triangular stone pillar, engraved on two of the vertical sides. The top of the pillar is sloped and engraved. At the front of the base is the insignia of The National Service and Combined Forces Association of Australia Inc. The memorial faces Stockton Street. Inscription Top The National Service and Combined Forces Assn. Of Australia Left Between 1951 and 1972 Nelson Bay and District men were conscripted into the Australian Navy, Army and Airforce. These men served their country well in times of war and peace. Australia as a Nation is indebted to its National Servicemen and Citizen Soldiers who were the core of the Defence Forces. Right Commemorating the men and women of Nelson Bay and district who served this great nation in all arms of the military during times of conflict and peace and have not seen active service during their Defence Force career. Navy - Army - Airforce Military CMF Naval Reserve Army Reserve - Airforce Reserve - Nurses. Base Let us remember all who were called by their Nation to serve Australia with pride and dedication. Each one is part of our heritage. We will remember them all. Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Apex Park 8 Laman Street Nelson Bay NSW 2315 Local Government Area Port Stephens Council Setting Garden/park Memorial type Column/pillar Recorded by Mr. Robery McLardy Conflict/s Korean War, 1950–53 Malayan Emergency, 1950–60 Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66 Vietnam War, 1962–75 Peacekeeping, 1947–present All conflicts