Mareeba War Memorial (Digger)

Memorial information

Description

The life-sized digger stands atop the memorial with eyes down and arms reversed. The memorial has been painted. Set on a stepped base, the memorial has a wider base of brown concrete, and is surrounded by rose gardens set into a star pattern in a large public park. A flagpole stands behind the memorial, and shrubs mark the footpath limits. The memorial carries three marble plaques.

Inscription

The Great War 1914–1918. Killed in action or died of wounds. Greater love hath no man than this that he lay down his life for his friends

World War II 1939–1945. Killed in action or died of wounds

Great War 1914–1918 - Enlisted and Embarked for Foreign Service

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Conflicts

World War I, World War II

Memorial type

Statue

Contributions

Shirley and Trevor McIvor