Beaudesert War Memorial, Beaudesert, Queensland, Australia

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Location	Brisbane & William Streets, Beaudesert, Scenic Rim - Queensland, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	Sandstone monument and comprises a substantial pedestal surmounted by a digger statue and an obelisk. Sandstone lions on rough-cut porphyry bases are located at two corners of the triangle, facing outwards. In front of the east facing lion is a metal drinking fountain.
Built	Monument Designer: Standard Masonry Works, Melbourne; modified by Atkinson and Conrad, architects; Monument Manufacturer: W. E. Parsons (Stonemason)
Opened	28 September 1921
Inscription	The Great War. 1914 to 1919 "For their name shall live for ever." This foundation stone was laid by the Mayoress of Beaudesert, Mrs. H. L. MacDonald on 10th December 1919. [ Names ] Plaque : Dedicated in honour of those men and women of this District who gave their valuable services both at home and abroad who so ably discharged their duties in the Borneo campaign 24th December 1962 - 11th August 1966 Plaque : Dedicated in honour of those men and women of this District who gave their valuable services both at home and abroad who so ably discharged their duties in the Malaya campaign 16th June 1948 - 31st July 1960 Plaque : Dedicated in honour of those men and women of this District who gave their valuable services both at home and abroad who so ably discharged their duties in the Korean War 1950 - 1952 Plaque : Dedicated in honour of those men and women of this District who gave their valuable services both at home and abroad who so ably discharged their duties in the Vietnam campaign 24th December 1962 - 27th January 1973 Left Side Inscription In honour of those men and women of this district who gave their valuable services, both at home and abroad, and who so ably helped towards victory in the Second World War. 1939 - 1945 Right Side Inscription Second World War 1939 - 1945 Paid the supreme sacrifice [ Names ]
Condition	Good