The artwork pays tribute to the people from across NSW who offered to serve in the Great War and the ongoing service and sacrifice of NSW servicemen and servicewomen. It contributes a significant new civic space to Sydney’s cultural landscape and provides space to pause and reflect on the enormity of service and sacrifice across generations.
On this day
On this day
20 January
1942 — In response to the Japanese build-up in the Pacific, 24 Squadron, RAAF, was relocated to RABAUL, New Britain, in an effort to protect the area. The town was attacked by over 100 Japanese fighters and bombers. 24 Squadron was equipped with 8 Wirraway planes. During the attack 3 Wirraways were shot down, 1 crashed on take-off and 2 were damaged in crash landings
1951 — “A” Company, 3 RAR occupied INCHON, Korea, while moving north with the 27th Brigade in counter-offensive operation