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Cow Bay War Memorial

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Description

A memorial cairn dedicated to the men and women of this isolated region of Queensland, who serve in the defence of Australia. The black marble and stone cairn rests upon a marble plinth, surrounded by a tiled area. There is a small dedication plaque at the base of the cairn.

Inscription

"LEST WE FORGET"

Plaque at the base of the monument displays:

This monument was erected by the local community/ TO HONOUR ALL THE MEN & WOMEN WHO SERVE AUSTRALIA AND DEFEND ITS FREEDOM/ Dedicated this 24th day of April, 2000

Conflicts

South African War, World War I, World War II, Malayan Emergency, Korean War, Indonesian Confrontation, Vietnam War, Gulf War, Somalia, Peacekeeping

Memorial type

Stone/cairn/plinth

Contributions

Sally Barnes, RSL Mossman

Photos

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Cow Bay War Memorial
Cow Bay War Memorial
Cow Bay War Memorial - dedication plaque

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