The Australian-American Memorial
Overview
This memorial is a 73-metre column topped with an 11-metre eagle and sphere. Located in front of Defence Headquarters Russell, it was paid for with donations from the Australian public in thanks for American involvement in the Pacific region during World War II.
Russell is at one corner of the National Triangle central to Walter Burley Griffin's design for Canberra and the location is a key element in that design.
“US-Australia memorial is inspiring”
Reviewed 2mos ago by 619jeffryThe Australian-American War Memorial commemorates the partnership between the two countries to win the war in the Pacific, The memorial consists of a tall stele, with an eagle on top. There is also a...
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Reviewed 4yrs ago by Peter2651Drive slowly by or park briefly in the square to view the Commemorative bird on a stick and read the plaque to Sir Thomas Blamey. Dont park in the main carparks opposite as its paid parking and you...
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Reviewed 4yrs ago by JohnO4352You can see this from a fair distance, well built and worth a look also a plaque for Sir Thomas Blamery and explains who he was.
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