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The memorial commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and those who served in the 56 Bathurst class corvettes during that conflict.
Location
Address: | Nelson Place, near Gem Pier, Williamstown, 3016 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.862139 Long: 144.904681 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 15th August, 1995 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAAUSTRALIA REMEMBERS
1945 -1995
Commemorating The 50th Anniversary
Of The End Of World War 11
August 15, 1945
This Commemorative Plaque Is dedicated
In Honour Of Those Who Served With Distinction
During The Conflict Of World War 11
in Australian Built Bathurst Class Corvettes
Of The Royal Australian Navy.
LEST WE FORGET
Royal Australian Navy
Corvettes Association (Vic)
Ken L.L. Stevenson, President
August 15, 1995
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