City of Westminster in Greater London, England, United Kingdom — Northwestern Europe (the British Isles)
Australian War Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
1. Australian War Memorial
We also will shoulder that burden
Australia United Kingdom
1914 1918
1939 1945
Who served alongside Britain and her Allies
In defence of freedom in the First and Second World Wars
The battle sites are representative of the many places where Australians, together with their comrades, fought and died
The place names record the origins of Australian servicemen and women many of whom were born in the United Kingdom and elsewhere. Each is a reminder of the impact of war on families and communities
The flow of water over these names evokes memories of service, suffering and sacrifice
Tonkin Zulaikha Greer Architects
Dedicated in the Presence of
Her Majesty The Queen
The Hon John Howard MP Prime Minister of Australia
The Rt Hon Tony Blair MP Prime Minister of the United Kingdom
And contingents of Australian and British Veterans
11 November 2003
Erected 2003.
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World I • War, World II.
Location. 51° 30.127′ N, 0°
this page online
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Royal Artillery Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Wellington Arch (within shouting distance of this marker); Machine Gun Corps Memorial (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); New Zealand War Memorial (about 150 meters away); The Memorial Gates (about 180 meters away); The Queen’s Meadow (about 210 meters away); Bomber Command Memorial (about 210 meters away); a different marker also named The Bomber Command Memorial (about 240 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in City of Westminster.
Regarding Australian War Memorial.
The memorial is made from granite slabs from Western Australia. The granite stones are inscribed with the names of 23,844 towns in which Australian soldiers were born, in Australia, the UK and elsewhere. Parts of some town names are picked out in bolder type, creating the names of 47 battles in which Australian fought.
Also see . . . Australian War Memorial, London on Wikipedia. (Submitted on June 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.)
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
2. Australian War Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
3. Australian War Memorial Marker
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
4. Australian War Memorial
fought in two World Wars.
Find your town – www.awmlondon.gov.au
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
5. Australian War Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
6. Australian War Memorial
Photographed By Michael Herrick, May 1, 2018
7. Australian War Memorial
The large, bold names of battles in which Australians fought are highlighted from the names of some of their home towns.
Credits. This page was last revised on January 27, 2022. It was originally submitted on June 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut. This page has been viewed 148 times since then and 8 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7. submitted on June 2, 2018, by Michael Herrick of Southbury, Connecticut.
