Tuross Head Memorial Gardens and Memorials Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background These memorial gardens are dedicated to those who served in the Second World War. The gardens have a spectacular view over the Pacific Ocean and contain a rock cairn and flagpole. The cairn was dedicated on 25 April 1990. Behind these is a semi-circle of brick walls upon which are mounted personalised brass plaques commemorating later deaths of servicemen and women placed there by their relatives. The gardens were dedicated on 12 August 1995. Inscription Cairn - plaque 1 This Memorial Cairn was dedicated by Vice Admiral Sir James Willis KBE, AO, RAN. On 25th April, 1990 to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli. Lest We Forget Cairn - plaque 2 Lest We Forget Cairn - plaque 3 Erected with the assistance of ESC & Tuross Lakes Bowling and Recreation Club Plinth - plaque These Memorial Gardens honour the men and women of Australia who paid the supreme sacrifice During World War II Dedicated on behalf of the Tuross Head Community on 12.8.1995 by Vice Admiral Sir James Willis KBE AO Garden signage Tuross Head Memorial Garden These gardens are a community project contributing to the '1995 Australia Remembers' 50th Anniversary commemorative activities. It is a memorial to all who served in the Australian defence forces, home & away The garden & memorial wall is dedicated to the community as a whole, enabling those who wish, to have commemorative plaque placed on the wall in memory of a loved one. Our grateful thanks to the Eurobodalla Shire Council for their financial support & advice Please enjoy the beauty, peace & tranquillity of our memorial garden & assist in preserving this very special place. Memorial Garden Committee Jan 1996 Veterans listed on this memorial Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Tuross Boulevard Tuross Head NSW 2537 Local Government Area Eurobodalla Shire Setting Garden/park Memorial type Cairn Garden/park Recorded by Peter Levarre-Waters Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45