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
8 July
1941 — Troops of 17 Brigade continued fighting against Vichy French troops in Syria, leading to the capture of Beirut
1942 — 13 Wellington bombers of 460 Squadron, RAAF, took part in a night-time bombing raid on the major German port of Wilhelmshaven, severely damaging the ship-building yards