Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial, War memorial near Lake Wendouree, Ballarat, Australia
The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial features a 130-meter-long granite wall displaying 36,400 names of captured service members throughout conflicts.
The memorial, inaugurated in February 2004, emerged from discussions during a 1996 Remembrance Day ceremony about creating a national tribute to prisoners of war.
Over 50,000 annual visitors come to honor Australian soldiers who endured captivity in conflicts including the Boer War, World Wars, and Korean War.
Located at 1A Carlton Street, the memorial provides educational resources for teachers, students, and researchers investigating wartime imprisonment experiences.
Natural stone materials, including basalt and granite, form this memorial designed by sculptor Peter Blizzard to represent resilience through architectural elements.
Location: City of Ballarat
GPS coordinates: -37.55324,143.82148
Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:49
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