WW2 Memorial Kingscote

WORLD WAR II (1939-1945)

This memorial, erected in the year of the 50th anniversary of the conclusion of World War II, honours the sons and daughters of Australia who served their country during those years of hostilities on the ground, in the air and at sea. Many rest forever in foreign lands. They fought in Europe, North Africa, the Mediterranean, South East Asia and the Pacific in the Brave and selfless tradition established by the ANZACS in World War 1.

Let their sacrifice and valour forever remind us of the heavy price paid by that generation of Australians and the allies in crushingthe tyranny of that time. The 64 bombing raids on Darwin, the 41 naval and merchant ships sunk in our also mined waters, the raids on Broome, Townsville and elsewhere testify to the realities of the danger this country faced.

The remains of many who played a role in that War now rest in peace. Whether they returned home with broken or sound health or served from this land. We acknowledge our debt to them and recognise them who as civilians, worked tirelessly in the factories, on the land or from home to support them.

Erected by Mayor James Kelly

15th August 1995

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