Coolangatta Goodwin Park War Memorial
Goodwin Park,
ScottStreet
Coolangatta QLD 4225
A granite marble centre column with sandstone brick columns built into the sides of the memorial. Positioned on a stepped sandstone base there are two symbolic water troughs attached either side. A large plaque is inserted on the lower front and a flagpole sits behind the memorial. The memorial and flag are positioned on a large circular concrete foundation.
- Inscription
COOLANGATTA
WAR MEMORIAL
1939 - 1945
THEY FOUGHT AND DIED
(Lists the names of eight service men and women
who lost their lives during World War Two,
including their Unit anddate andlocation of death)
"WE SHALL REMEMBER THEM "
(Please refer to additionalimagesfor list of names)
- Conflicts commemorated
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Memorial type
- Column/obelisk/pillar
- Additional information
A similar war memorial exists on Marine Parade (cnr Warner Street) in Coolangatta. This memorial also commemorates World War II,however it has a clock inserted at the top of the centre marble column.
- Recorded by
- Shirley and Trevor McIvor
- Date recorded
- 16 March 2009