Gordonvale War Memorial (Digger)
Norman Park
Gordon Street
24km south of Cairns
Gordanvale QLD 4865
A life-sized digger with head bowed and arms reversed stands atop a square monument on a stepped base with a low chain and concrete fence surrounding it. The concrete base on which the monument is set has been painted brown.
- Inscription
Main plaque reads: This memorial was erected by the citizens of Gordonvale and District to the memory of those who fell during the Great War 1914–1918. Lest we forget. A further plaque reads:
In memory of those who fell during World War II, 1939–1945. Lest we forget. The names of 30 World War I and 21 World War II personnel are listed.
- Conflicts commemorated
- First World War, 1914–1918
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Memorial type
- Statue
- Additional information
Masons: Melrose & Fenwick,Townsville
- Recorded by
- Shirley and Trevor McIvor
- Date recorded
- 27 February 2009