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Gloucester 'Australia & the Korean War' Memorial

Gloucester 'Australia & the Korean War' Memorial
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Gloucester 'Australia & the Korean War' Memorial, side 1
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Description / Background

The memorial is a double-sided interpretative panel outlining the history of the Korean War and Australia's role in the conflict. It includes historical information, maps and archival photographs. It is a metal panel set within a wooden framework. The frame is mounted on metal brackets on a concrete footing.  

It is one of four similar panels located on a walkway leading to the Gloucester Memorial Clock Tower. The other panels describe Australia's involvement in the First and Second World Wars and Vietnam. 

The memorial is located in Gloucester Memorial Park, which is a venue for commemorative services.

Inscription

Top - both sides

Australia & the

Korean War

1950-1953

Bottom - side 1

This memorial plaque was unveiled on Remembrance Day 2020,

and is dedicated to all the men and women who served during the Korean War.

The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.

Lest we forget.

Bottom - side 2

Democracy, liberty and freedom are fragile things. 

This memorial plaque was unveiled on Remembrance Day 2020,

and is dedicated to all the men and women who served during the Korean War.

The price of liberty is eternal vigilance.

Lest we forget.

Veterans listed on this memorial

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Address
Gloucester Memorial Park
Hume Street
Gloucester NSW 2422
Local Government Area
Mid-Coast Council
Setting
Building – inside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Graham Wilson
Year of construction
2020
Conflict/s
Korean War, 1950–53