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Memorial 2 : 19-August-2015
Memorial 2 : 19-August-2015

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The monument commemorates Francis Carleton Burges who died of wounds received in the Battle of the Somme during World War One. The ground was given to the children of Mingenew for their use and benefit. 

Location

Address:Lot 111 Victoria Road , Mingenew, 6522
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -29.195842
Long: 115.44182
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:19-September-1916
Actual Event End Date:19-September-1916

Dedication

Front Inscription

This ground was given to the children of Mingenew for their use and benefit.

In loving memory of Francis Carleton Burges 

Younger son of F. L. Burges of Irwin House, Irwin, who died of wounds received in the Battle of the Somme, while serving  with the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards,

17- 11 - 1895  - 19 - 09 - 1916

His memory was ever held dear by all those who knew him

 

Source: MA
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