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12th and 19th Training Battalions Army National Service Memorial, Holsworthy

12th and 19th Training Battalions Army National Service Memorial, Holsworthy
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Description / Background

Large pale bushrock with bronze plaque, surrounded by white pebbles inside a concrete border. The memorial is located inside Holsworthy Military Base.

Inscription

Army National Service 1951 - 1959

Holsworthy Barracks

This plaque commemorates the 46,000 young Australian men who completed their initial National Service Training in the 12th and 19th Training Battalions. It especially honours the memory of those who paid the supreme sacrifice.

The National Servicemen's Ode

Have you forgotten yet? Let us all remember those who have served Australia with pride and dedication. Look up, and swear by the green of the spring hat you will never forget. We will never forget.

Sponsored by National Servicemen's Association of Australia New South Wales Branch. Dedicated on 4th February 2004.

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Address
Holsworthy Military Base
Main Entry Gate Heathcote Road
Holsworthy NSW 2173
Local Government Area
Liverpool, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Memorial type
Stone/bushrock
Recorded by
Ms Jane Williamson and Mrs Janice Williams
Year of construction
2004
Dedication date
04 February 2004
Conflict/s
Korean War, 1950–53
Malayan Emergency, 1950–60
Indonesian Confrontation, 1963–66
Vietnam War, 1962–75