The RAR Memorial Walk, Gallipoli Barracks, Brisbane

RAR Memorial Walk, Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Brisbane

Enoggera Barracks is on land originally called Fraser's Paddock, Bell's Paddock, Thompson's Paddock, Vidgen's Paddock and the Rifle Range and it was here that most Queensland men of the first AIF did their initial training.

"In Australia they will remember me.
- Here is their spirit, in the land they loved.
- And here we guard the record which they themselves made."

C. E. W. Bean.

A National Memorial to commemorate 50 years of service to Australia and to honour the 688 soldiers of the Royal Australian Regiment who have died while serving overseas with the Regiment.

Many of the Regiment's dead are buried overseas in Japan, Korea and Malaysia and relatives and friends are unable to visit the graves of their loved ones. This project provides a place of solace and focus within Australia for the commemoration of the sacrifices made by the men of the Regiment.

Photo at top is an artist's impression. This is the completed building. The commemorative building provides a place for contemplation and remembrance. The building is for community remembrance activities on Anzac Day, anniversaries of Battle Honours, campaigns and unit birthdays.

for a full Honour Roll of the RAR

As part of the 50th Anniversary celebrations on Sunday 22 November 1998, The Royal Australian Regiment National Memorial Walk and the Contemplation Building within Gallipoli Barracks, Enoggera, Queensland was dedicated in memory of our fallen comrades by the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, His Excellency Sir William Deane, AC, KBE.

The National Memorial Walk consists of a path 700 metres long flanked by more than 1,000 native Australian trees. At the base of selected trees is a plaque bearing the name and details of each of the 688 members of the Regiment who died on overseas service.

The upkeep of the walk is the responsibility of the RAR Association (Qld Div.). A small group of men come every Monday morning a cut grass, rake leaves, trim trees, tidy the building and do general maintenance. Another group come once a month and they share other tasks. One group has built tables and seats, another group has made seats around several large trees.

The project was funded by public donations with some assistance from the Federal and Queensland Governments and the Brisbane City Council.
Some of the funding came from the "Remember a Mate" campaign where individuals or groups were encouraged to fund the cost of remembering a particular soldier of their choice.
The Certificate of Appreciation to the 9RAR Association (above) is self explanatory.