Dedication of the memorial
This memorial is dedicated to the men and women of South Australia who fought and died in France during World War One and World War Two. These battles included World War One conflict in the French town of Villers-Bretonneux and Dernancourt and World War Two battles where Australians were again called into battle through its allegiance with Great Britain, after Britain and France declared war on Germany.
Plaque Details
To honour the men and women of South Australia who gave their lives in France during World War I 1914 – 1918 and World War II 1939 – 1945
Additional plaques
The memorial carries two additional plaques, one on either side of the memorial. On one plaque are the following words:
1914 – 1918
Fromelles Bullecourt
Hamel Villers Bretonneux
Dernancourt Peronne
Messines Mont St. Quentin
Pozieres Bellicourt
And on the other:
1939 – 1945
Navy, Army,
Air ForceFighter and Bomber Command
Location of the memorial
This memorial forms part of the National War Memorial located on the corner of North Terrace and Kintore Avenue in the city of Adelaide.
Unveiling
This monument was unveiled by Isabelle Costa De Beauregard K.O.M. Consul General Of France and Henry Jean Loustau Cmdr. L.H. President Federation Nationale Des Anciens Combattants 11 November 1993.
Erected by the French Community And The Federation Des Anciens Combattants Francais Of South Australia. William J. Corneloup K.L.H., M.M. Honorary Consul of France.
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