WhatWas - The Geelong Peace Memorial

The Geelong Peace Memorial building set in the arts precinct of Geelong in Johnstone park. The beautiful building in between the art gallery and library was built to commemorate the soldiers who served in World War One, and continues this role with the addition of names of service men and woman who served in every war since the Great War.

The 3,500 personnel who enlisted from the Geelong region in World War 1 and 2 are all listed here as well as a number of honour rolls which commemorate the Korean, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam and Iraq conflicts, United Nations operations, Medical officers, Nursing services, and Prisoners of War.

The memorial plays an important role in the ANZAC Day commemorations at Johnstone Park each year with wreath laying ceremonies and special services.

Our Johnstone Park ceremonies are one of the largest in the region and attract thousands of people to remember our fallen.

The Peace Memorial is usually open to the public on the first Sunday afternoon of the month where people can inspect the names and pay their respects to our fallen. Former servicemen act as Guides and Custodians of the memorial and are very helpful in protecting the spirit and stories of our war time sacrifices for future generations.