What is the difference between an official overseas memorial and a privately-constructed overseas memorial?
Official Overseas Memorials are those which are maintained by the Australian Government through the Office of Australian War Graves (OAWG). Generally, they have been funded and constructed by the Government. Privately-constructed Overseas Memorials are those which have been funded and constructed on the initiative of organisations, such as unit associations, ex-service associations, individuals and other entities. These memorials are maintained through arrangements made by those responsible for their construction, which may include arrangements with local authorities or local residents.
