MemorialsNewcastle Civic Park Vietnam and National Service Memorials
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This record describes two memorials in close proximity. Vietnam memorial: A hewn sandstone rock with brass plaques is located in front of a partially rendered wall structure with polished black marble tiles. The wall creates a border for the central commemorative space containing the rock and a flagstaff. To the front, and set into the path is the word 'Vietnam'. On the western outside of the memorial is a brass plaque providing a brief description of Australia's involvement in the Vietnam War. The memorial was dedicated on 12 September 1987. National Service and Combined Forces memorial: A plaque attached to a block base, positioned behind the Vietnam memorial in close association. The memorial was dedicated on 10 February 2002. The memorials are located at the western end of the Civic Park in Newcastle, near the intersection of Auckland and King Streets.