Sawtell 2/2nd Australian Machine Gun Battalion and 9th Division 2nd A.I.F. Memorial Tree Middle Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The memorial is tall pine tree, located on the southern side of Lyle Rose Memorial Park, Sawtell. A metal plaque is positioned at the base of the tree, attached to a low, concrete cylinder. The tree is dedicated to members of the 2/2nd Australian Machine Gun Battalion and the 9th Division, 2nd Australian Imperial Force (A.I.F.) who have died. Both units served in the Second World War. The tree was unveiled on 16 June 1996 and has thrived in its surroundings, towering over the park. The park is located at the rear of the Sawtell RSL Club and is used for various commemorative occasions throughout the year. Information about the 2/2nd Machine Gun Battalion and the 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion are available from the Australian War Memorial. Inscription Plaque Dedicated to the memory of deceased members of 2/2nd Aust. M.G. Btn. 9th Division 2nd A.I.F. Erected here in appreciation of Sawtell's hospitality over twenty years 16-6-96 Related memorials Lyle Rose RSL Memorial Park, Sawtell Sawtell Lone Pine Related links Australian War Memorial - 2/2nd Machine Gun Battalion Australian War Memorial - 2/9th Australian Infantry Battalion Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Lyle Rose RSL Memorial Park Cnr Fourth Avenue and Johnson Lane Sawtell NSW 2452 Local Government Area Coffs Harbour, City of Setting Garden/park Location status Original location Memorial type Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees Recorded by Graham Wilson Year of construction 1996 Dedication date 16 June 1996 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45