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02-April-2011
02-April-2011

Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Glen Yeomans

The plaque commemorates the personnel who served in the Signals, 3rd Division, Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during World War Two.

The plaque location is indicated by a red poppy in the second image

3rd Division Signals was formed to provide the 3rd Division's communications needs. The unit initially served Australia during peacetime but was mobilised for full-time service following Japan's entry into the war. The 3rd Division was deployed to New Guinea in early 1943.

Location

Address:Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Captain Reg Saunders Courtyard, Australian War Memorial, Campbell, 2612
State:ACT
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.280169
Long: 149.147612
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
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:Monday 4th December, 2006
Front Inscription

Signals, 3rd Division AIF

New Guinea       Bougainville

Wau Bulolo         Torokina
Salamaua-Toko
Lae                      Mosigetta 

1943 - 1945 

Lest We Forget

Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au