Front Inscription
1914 THE SHIRE`S TRIBUTE 1918
Egypt Polygon Wood
Gallipoli Bullecourt
Palestine Paschendale
Flanders Villers Brettoneaux
Pozieres Mont St Quinton
Left Side Inscription
Plaque:
National Service 1951 - 1972
This Memorial Is Dedicated To All National Servicemen Who Met Their Obligations By Serving In The Australian Navy, Army Or Air Force As Part Of The National Service Schemes Between 1951 And 1972
Service To The Nation
World War II
1939- 1945
Korean War
They Died For Us
R.A.N. [Names]
A.M.F [Names]
R.A.A.F. [Names]
Right Side Inscription
Plaque:
A Tribute From The City And Shire Of Colac To Those Who Served In The Following Campaigns.
Malaya 1948 - 1960
Borneo 1962 - 1966
Malay Peninsula 1964 - 1965
Vietnam 1962 - 1972
"Lest We Forget"
World War II
1939- 1945
Korean War
They Died For Us
[Names]
Plaque:
Boer War 1899 - 1902. This Tablet Commemorates The Death, In The Cause Of Empire, Of Four Young Men Of The District. [ Names ] Who Were Killed Fighting In South Africa, And Thomas Yates, Who Died Immediately Upon His Return To Victoria.
Inscription in Proximity
Plaque:
Town of Colac Shire of Colac War Memorial World War II. Korean War. Unveiled by His Excellency, Lieutenant Governor, Lieutentant-General Sir Edmund Herring, K.C.M.G., K.B.E., D.S.O. Saturday 3rd August 1957
Plaque 2 :
The citizens of Colac Otway Shire dedicate this plaque to the women who served their country in times of war. Lest We Forget. 50th anniversary of peace. 15th August 1995
Plaque 3 :
This garden of peace is dedicated to the men and women of the Colac Otway area who volunteered for active service. Lest We Forget. 50th anniversary of peace. 15th August 1995 |