The Vietnam War Memorial commemorates South Australian servicemen, South Vietnamese members of the defence forces and civilians killed during the Vietnam War as well as all Australian and South Vietnamese service people who served. It comprises a statue of an Australian soldier and a South Vietnamese soldier alongside each other and is mounted atop a granite pedestal. Side panels include Army, Navy and Air Force symbols of both countries along with a casualty list and description of the memorial’s planning and construction. It was constructed and opened in 2006.
Winner of the Lest We Forget..ANZAC DAY Challenge in the “Australia! You’re Standing In it….” group.
Placed in the Top 10 of the Reminiscence Challenge in the “First Things” group.
Placed in the Top 10 of the Memorials Challenge in the “History” group.
Placed in the Top 10 of the War and Peace Challenge in the “First Things” group.
Comments
Beautiful work Cathi, a fitting tribute
Thanks so much Mark! :))
– Cathi Norman
This image really evokes the sadness and misery of war. Well done.
Thanks so much for your comment Daniel! :))
– Cathi Norman
Great photo Cathi – very evocative. Well done!
Thanks so much Sean!! :))
– Cathi Norman
Oh Beautiful! I missed this one yesterday for the features. Drat!
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– Cathi Norman
Impressive.
Never thought I’d see a statue where the soldier is carrying an L1A1 either!
Thanks – glad you like it!
– Cathi Norman
SO VERY POWERFUL !!!!
Thanks so much! :))
– Cathi Norman
A great use of B and W. very well done
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– Cathi Norman
excellent image!
Amazing!
Thanks so much! :))
– Cathi Norman
Wow….Fantastic.
Thankyou – glad you like it! :))
– Cathi Norman