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24-October-2014
Photographs supplied by Diane Watson
The plaque commemorates those who served with the 12th Army Troops Company, Royal Australian Engineers in World War Two.
The Royal Australian Engineers provides combat engineering, construction and other technical support to the Australian Defence Force. One of the main roles of the Corps is to provide mobility and counter mobility capabilities to the Australian Army and its allies. The Corps also performs the majority of the Australian Army's demolition tasks and is trained to fight as infantry if needed.
Location
| Address: | Kennedy Highway, Rocky Creek, 4882 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -17.1825 Long: 145.455278 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Link: | http://www.rockycreek.com.au |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 13th August, 2000 |
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Front Inscription
12th Army Troops Coy. R.A.E.
Lae Rabaul
Papua New Guinea Jacquinot Bay
New Britain
Source: RCMP, MA12th Army Troops Coy. R.A.E.
Lae Rabaul
Papua New Guinea Jacquinot Bay
New Britain
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
