Mooroopna War Memorial

The project will recognise all the local soldiers and nurses from WW2, Vietnam, Korea, Iraq, Timor and Afghan wars that have defended Australia. Currently the Mooroopna War Memorial only includes names of WW1 veterans and the contribution of local indigenous people to the defence of Australia is absent.

The memorial site will be extended and panels of digi glass will be erected with inscriptions of all war veterans. Lighting will be installed and new pathways will be created, enhancing the ambience of the space and allowing for the memorial site to be accessible and safe for all users.

Mooroopna is a diverse community and is home to many war veterans and ancestors of people who fought at war. Our local community will benefit by having recognition of all local veterans and nurses included at the memorial. All local veterans and nurses deserve to be remembered and this will increase pride and honour within the local community and beyond.

Recognising the indigenous veterans and nurses and their sacrifice is an important aspect to the memorial. The memorial is located within the ‘Northern Victoria War Heritage Trail’. Upgrades will allow families, friends and visitors to gather and remember their ancestors.