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1 August 2023

Lieutenant Colonel Vivian Bullwinkel Statue

This morning, the Australian War Memorial unveiled the statue dedicated to Matron Vivian Bullwinkel on its grounds. It stands not just as a sculpture of Vivian Bullwinkel, but all Australian nurses who have lost their lives, survived atrocities made sacrifices in the service of their country. It also includes 22 stainless steel discs to reflect the 22 victims of the Bangka Island Massacre arranged as a reflection of the stars as seen the night of 16 February 1942 Lest we forget

Places of Pride Statue Second World War Australian Capital Territory

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12 December 2021

Kokoda Trail Commemorative Walkway

<div><p>The trail head is located in Remembrance Park at the rear of the Australian War Memorial and contains excellent interpretation material on its New Guinea name sake including a 3D bronze relief providing background. </p></div>

Places of Pride Walkway Second World War Australian Capital Territory

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25 October 2018

Eastgrove Park Memorial Gates

Sitting alone at the entrance to Eastgrove Park is a pair of gates, if there ever was a connecting fence it is long gone. On it is inscribed three names of men from the area on a simple bronze plaque.

Places of Pride Plaque Second World War New South Wales

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