Australian–American Memorial

Australian–American Memorial
Canberra
Australian–American Memorial
For American service personnel assistance during the war in the Pacific
Unveiled16 February 1954 (1954-02-16)
Location
Field Marshal Sir Thomas Blamey Square, Russell, Canberra
Designed byRichard Minchin Ure
In grateful remembrance
of the vital help given by the
United States of America during
the war in the Pacific 1941-1945.
Unveiled by
Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II
16 February 1954

The Australian–American Memorial is a memorial commemorating the assistance rendered by the United States to Australian forces during the Pacific War, during World War II. It is located in Canberra, the national capital of Australia, and was unveiled in 1954.

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