Grave markers at the USAF Military Cemetery , 19 Cemetery Road, Raceview, Ipswich, 1942-1947

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TitleGrave markers at the USAF Military Cemetery , 19 Cemetery Road, Raceview, Ipswich, 1942-1947Date Created1942-1947StudioWhitehead StudiosAcknowledgementWhitehead Family

Location

StreetCemetery RoadSuburbRaceviewCity & StateIpswich, QueenslandGeo Coordinates^[1]

Description

DescriptionThe USAF (United States Armed Forces) Military Cemetery, located on 19 Cemetery Road, Raceview, was established in 1942. During WWII many American servicemen died or were killed in action in Australia and South East Asia. In November 1947 the graves were exhumed with the help of 190 civilians and the dead were returned to their native country. The cemetery and more than 1,200 graves were tended to throughout WWII by Rose Manson, who placed flowers on the soldier’s graves. The park was later named Manson Park in honour of Rose. A small chamferboard outbuilding can be seen in the background. References (offline)History of the Cemetery 1842-1979 - Ipswich General Cemetery compiled by Tanya Jen from extracts of the Original Minutes Books of the Ipswich Cemetery trustees, 1999-2000:123'Ipswich Remembers: Military heritage' by Robyn Buchanan

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Churches & CemeteriesUnited States Armed Forces Military Cemetery - Manson ParkEventsWorld War II (1939-1945)Government & Non-Government OrganisationsUnited States Air ForcePeople & FamiliesRose Manson PlacesManson ParkCurated CollectionsWhitehead Studios - The Whitehead CollectionDefining Tulmur | IpswichOn The Homefront: DefenceOn The Homefront: Commemoration

Subjects

SubjectsArmed forcesWar gravesBurial groundsCemeteriesGrave markers

Asset Details

Reference IDWHD-016-PRI-1869Asset TypeImage - JpegImages, Maps and Artefacts (Trove mapping field)imageColour or Black & White ImageBlack & WhiteOrientationLandscapePhysical DescriptionNegativeHigher Resolution Available (contact Picture Ipswich)YesCopyright NoticeReproduction rights remain with Whitehead Studios. CopyrightPicture Ipswich Copyright Information

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Raceview

Events

World War II (1939-1945)

Places

Manson Park

Curated Collections

Whitehead Studios - The Whitehead Collection

Defining Tulmur | Ipswich

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Grave markers at the USAF Military Cemetery , 19 Cemetery Road, Raceview, Ipswich, 1942-1947