Kokoda Memorial, East Jindabyne Middle Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background The Kokoda Memorial in East Jindabyne is a two-metre-high granite bushrock, topped with a bronze digger's hat. It was established in honour of members of the 3rd Battalion who served on the Kokoda Trail in the Second World War. A bronze dedication plaque is attached to the front face of the rock and a second bronze plaque on the back of the rock details the inspiration for the monument. The memorial was dedicated on 2 November 1991, marking the 49th anniversary of the campaign. The dedication was performed by Reverend G. Blyton and Bede Tongs MM of the 3rd Battalion. The unveiling was performed by Lieutenant Colonel Ewen H. Cameron. The memorial is located in Kokoda Memorial Park at East Jindabyne Lookout. The park was named for the memorial at a later date. The bushrock is surrounded by granite paving and shrubs, and is accompanied by a flagpole. The park has picnic tables and offers sweeping views of Jindabyne and Lake Jindabyne from the lookout. Commemorative services are held on site annually, on the first Saturday in November. A visitors' book is available for signing when a service is held. Inscription Bushrock plaque 1 - front Pause a moment - Free to gaze upon this wondrous scene Bow your head give thanks As you recall, what might have been If Australia's sons had not bled and died Amongst the mud and green. BT 3rd Battalion AMF Port Moresby - Kokoda Trail and Beyond May - December 1942 A tribute to fallen comrades, those who served and suffered, they bled to keep Australia free. Remember Australian soldiers of all battalions and units, PIB, Papua New Guineans and civilians who served in the area. Unveiled on the 49th anniversary of the raising of the Australian flag at Kokoda by Merv Shea of Yass (3rd Battalion) on 2nd November 1942. Kokoda Day - A symbol of freedom, tenacity and dedication. Lest We Forget Dedicated by Rev. G. Blyton 3 BN Unveiled by Lt. Col Ewen H Cameron 2 November 1991 Jack White Bombala Bede Tongs MM Bushrock plaque 2 - back Bob Golby witnessed the raising of the Australian flag at Kokoda with members of D COY 3rd BN. When Bob was placed to rest at Moonbah 5.11.90 his nephew George Barry envisaged a Diggers Hat on a rock as a memorial to Bob and his mates. With the help of Tim and Terry Golby & Neen Pendergast, this is a tribute of love and dedication. Lt. Col. Ewen H. Cameron is the son of 3rd BN Kokoda Trail CO, Lieut. Col. Alan G. Cameron, DSO & Bar Timber sign Kokoda Memorial Park Related links Dedication programme - Kokoda Memorial unveiling Newspaper article - Kokoda Memorial unveiled Snowy Monaro Regional Council - Kokoda Memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Kokoda Memorial Park Kosciuszko Road East Jindabyne NSW 2627 Local Government Area Snowy Monaro Regional Council Setting Roadside Location status Original location Memorial type Garden/park Stone/bushrock Recorded by Jindabyne East Residents Committee Year of construction 1991 Dedication date 02 November 1991 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45 Materials Bronze Granite