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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial, dedication plaque
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 'Vietnam War' plaque
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial, honour roll surnames A-L
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial, honour roll surnames L-Y
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial, close-up of wall with individual veterans plaques
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Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial, close-up of wall with individual veterans plaques
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Description / Background

The Wollongong Vietnam Veterans Memorial is a grouping of three large stone monuments, flanked by two angled walls made of the same material. They are set in a circle of pebblecrete paving. The walls feature an honour roll of those who served in the war. 

A pebbecrete pathway leads to the central group. A second set of angled walls are positioned along the path, which are made of a different stone. Numerous plaques for individual veterans are attached to these walls. The walls were a later addition to the memorial, which was originally unveiled on 5 October 1987.

The whole area is well-lit by flood lights and includes bench seating and a flagpole. It is used for Anzac Day commemorative services. 

Inscription

Dedication plaque

Dedicated to those who sacrificed, suffered and served

Unveiling plaque

This memorial was erected by the Vietnam Veterans (Illawarra) 

This memorial was dedicated and officially opened on 5th October 1987, by Major General C. M. I. Pearson

A.O. D.S.O. O.B.E. M.C. Rtd.

To perpetuate the memory of our fallen comrades 

Plaque

Vietnam 1962–1972

Honour rolls

Lest we forget

[Names]

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
A. Talbot Vietnam 3797623 view
L. A. Taylor Vietnam 3787987 view
P. Tebb Vietnam 1203166 view
W. E Teeling Vietnam 2790880 view
D. J. Thomas Vietnam 38712 view
W. M. Thomas Vietnam 4718911 view
B. J. Thompson Vietnam 2789920 view
D. L. Thompson Vietnam 1202729 view
I. J. Thomson Vietnam 2786038 view
J. R. Tinkham Vietnam 3791207 view

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Address
Flagstaff Point
85 Endeavour Drive
Wollongong NSW 2500
Local Government Area
Wollongong, City of
Setting
Garden/park
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Monument
Recorded by
Wollongong City Council. Pam Bowmaker. Mount Ousley Public School.
Year of construction
1987
Dedication date
05 October 1987
Conflict/s
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Concrete
Granite
Metal