Canal Creek Memorial Service

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Attend the Canal Creek Memorial Service to honour the 31 United States and Australian Armed Services personnel who lost their lives in a tragic aircraft crash on 19 December 1943.

On 19 December 1943, a Douglas C-47 aircraft on a routine flight from Townsville to Archerfield encountered mechanical failure near Rockhampton. The aircraft’s left engine caught fire, leading to a devastating crash at Canal Creek Station. Tragically, all 31 passengers and crew aboard lost their lives.

The Canal Creek War Memorial stands as a tribute to these servicemen and women, ensuring their sacrifice is remembered by future generations.

Join us as we honour their memory at this special commemorative service.

Driving Directions:

  • From Yeppoon or Rockhampton, travel north on the Bruce Highway and turn into The Caves township.
  • Turn left onto Rossmoya Road (in front of The Caves Hotel).
  • Follow the bitumen road for 25.7km to the intersection of Werribee Road and Canal Creek Road.
  • Turn left onto Canal Creek Road (gravel) and follow for 1.3km to the site. Signage will be in place.

Courtesy Buses:

  • Rockhampton: Departs from The Dreamtime Centre at 1.00 pm.
  • Yeppoon: Departs from Yeppoon Town Hall at 1.00 pm.

RSVP & contact for more Information

Email: events@livingstone.qld.gov.au
Call: 1300 790 919

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