Redbank Plains War Memorial
Near the Redbank Plains Library
Moreton Avenue
Redbank Plains QLD 4301
This memorial has outstanding significance as the only one of its type in Queensland and an all encompassing tribute to ex-service personnel. It consists of sculptured concrete slabs and flagpole and is set on a concrete surround. The heads depicted are a sailor, soldier - with real Rising Sun badge set into the upturned slouch hat, pilot with appropriate helmet, and a woman service person.
- Inscription
The memorial reads:
The people of the Moreton Shire pay tribute to those members of the Armed Forces who served honourably in all wars and campaigns.
The lower plaque gives unveiling and dedication details- Conflicts commemorated
- South Africa War, 1899–1902
- First World War, 1914–1918
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Malayan Emergency, 1948–1960
- Korean War, 1950–1953
- Indonesian Confrontation, 1962–1966
- Vietnam War, 1962–1972
- Peacekeeping, 1947–present
- Memorial type
- Stone/cairn/plinth
- Commemorative services held
Yes
- Additional information
Unveiled by W A Prenzler, President, Moreton District RSL, and dedicated by Chaplain P N Playstead, Royal Australian Army Headquarters, 1st Division, on 10 April 1986.
Sculptor was Mr T Farrell of Pine Mountain.- Recorded by
- Shirley and Trevor McIvor
- Date recorded
- 23 March 2009