A plaque commemorating the Korean War is the last contribution to the Kingscliff Memorial Walk off Murphy’s Road, Kingscliff.
The plaque was researched and produced by the young students at St Anthony’s Catholic Primary School in Kingscliff and now joins eight others commemorating different conflicts and aspects of wars over the past 100 years.
The walk itself leads from Murphy’s Road out to a viewing platform overlooking Wommin Bay and is used by staff and residents of the nearby nursing home as well as local surfers and beachgoers.
The walk, opened in 2007, was the brainchild of RSL member Ivan Mackay and former CEO of the nursing home the late Mavis Gilmore (who has only recently passed away). The idea was to produce a walk that would allow nursing home staff a chance to come out and enjoy the view.
Since it’s opening RSL member Brian Vickery has been approaching local community groups and schools to produce plaques to adorn the walk way.
Mr Vickery said the project allowed the students to learn more about their military history and gave them a sense of ownership of the walk – as well as providing points of interest on the walkway.
The Federal Government, through the Saluting their Service program, delivered funding of $1783 to the Kingscliff RSL Sub-Branch for the last edition.
The grant has helped to install the St Anthony’s plaque which commemorates Australians who served in the Korean War, and also a plaque to commemorate those who served in Afghanistan (to be unveiled early next year).
“I congratulate the Kingscliff RSL Sub-branch for their part in ensuring the contributions of our servicemen and women are honoured and remembered,” Justine said.
