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Vietnam Memorial

The monument commemorates those who served in the Vietnam War from 1962 to 1972.

Australias military involvement in the Vietnam War began with the arrival of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam (AATTV) in South Vietnam during July and August 1962. Australias participation in the war was formally declared at an end when the Governor-General issued a proclamation on 11 January 1973.

However, the end-date of Australias involvement in the Vietnam War has officially been amended to 29 April 1975 to reflect Australia’s further involvement in the war during the fall of Saigon in 1975. The Department of Veterans Affairs and the Australian War Memorial, in Canberra now recognise this new date.

Where is the Vietnam Memorial?

Located inside the Memorial Cross Reserve, on the right just past the gatehouse.

Memorial Cross Reserve

The Mount Macedon War Memorial Reserve was created in 1995 when the Memorial Cross was rebuilt.

Memorial Cross

The most significant war memorial in Victoria after the Shrine of Remembrance. At 21m tall, the cross is a truly amazing monument.

Cross Reserve Gatehouse

Originally built as a a set of gates to commemorate World War II, the Cross gatehouse was expanded in 1995 to also include information boards about the Memorial Cross Reserve.

Gallipoli Lone Pine

Major Mitchell Lookout

Named after the Surveyor General of the NSW colony, Thomas Mitchell. He also named Mount Macedon. The Major Mitchell lookout has great views to the West, and is a great stop on the way to the Memorial Cross.

Korean War Memorial

The plaque commemorates Australian service men and service women who served in the Korean War.

National Servicemens Memorial

The plaque commemorates those who undertook National Service in the Australian Defence Forces from 1951 to 1972.

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