War Memorial — Bluff, New Zealand
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Dunbar Loop
S 46° 35.802 E 168° 19.891
59G E 295609 N 4836192
A memorial dedicated to all service men and women that served for every country
Waymark Code: WM7BRF
Location: South Island, New Zealand
Date Posted: 10/02/2009
Views: 5
This simple war memorial is dedicated to all service men and women that have served, and particularly those who died, for all the nations of the world in every war.
Located on the south side of the Bluff Maritime Museum, this memorial is simply stated and somber. While visiting this memorial take time to stop into the museum and see the many exhibits on hand included a section devoted to the HMCS Southland of the New Zealand Navy.
Type of Memorial: Non-Specific Memorial
In Honor Of: The men and women who served.
Marker Text:
In honour of the men and women who served their countries in peace and war and in particular those who lost their lives
Southland Branch ex Royal Navy Mens Association of New Zealand Inc
Who Put it Here?: Southland Branch ex Royal Navy Mens Association of New Zealand Inc
Description of Memorial:
Located on the south side of a carpark, this simple memorial is nicely set into a treed area. The port is a busy location with loading of ships and fishing boats heading out to sea.
Wars mentioned (Multi-war only): Not listed
Date of dedication: Not listed
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Visit Instructions:
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