Glen Innes Anzac Park National Service Memorial

Plaque 1

National Service in Australia

Commencing in 1951 and following the introduction of the National Service Act, all fit young men of 18 years of age began fulltime compulsory military training in the Army, Navy or Air Force. Until 1959, 227,000 men were inducted for National Service training. In 1965 National Service was again introduced for men aged 20 years chosen through a birth day ballot system. 63,790 men were called up until it ceased in 1972. National Servicemen saw active service in South Vietnam where 200 lost their lives and a further 1,279 were wounded in action of injured. National Servicemen also served in Malaysia and other South-East Asian countries. Many went on to serve a voluntarily in regular, CMF, and reserve forces. This memorials is a Tribute to their Service, and their Sacrifices.

"They also serve, who stand and wait"

Erected and dedicated by the Glen Innes and District National Servicemen's Association Sub-Branch

Plaque 2

National Servicemen's Association

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Navy - Army - Airforce

National Service