Australian Army Memorial, Canberra

The pillars of the memorial

The Australian Army Memorial on Anzac Parade commemorates the service of Australian soldiers.[1]

Australian soldiers have fought as a national group in conflicts since the Second Boer War in South Africa. This memorial commemorates their continuing tradition of service, in war, conflict and peace operations.[2]

The memorial was unveiled by the Governor-General of Australia, The Hon. Bill Hayden AC on 1 November 1989. Presented on behalf of the people of Australia: Prime Minister of Australia, Bob Hawke AC.

  1. ^ "Australian Army National Memorial | Monument Australia". monumentaustralia.org.au. Retrieved 11 March 2020.
  2. ^ "Australian Army Memorial - Canberra". Traces Of War. Retrieved 11 March 2020.

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