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The plaque commemorates Second Lieutenant Albert Tiegs who was killed in action in France during World War One. 

Second Lieutenant Albert Tiegs served at Gallipoli and also in France. The Tiegs family lived on Port Curtis Road and Albert attended Port Curtis Road State School as a student.  Albert was 21 years old when he first enlisted in the 11th Battalion as a Private. He was wounded at Gallipoli before returning to Australia due to his injuries as a sergeant. He then re-enlisted in the 28th Battalion and was promoted to Second  Lieutenant. He was killed in action in France on the 26th March 1917. 

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Location

Address:145 Port Curtis Road, Port Curtis Road State School, Port Curtis, 4700
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -23.413442
Long: 150.513885
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:09-May-1915
Actual Event End Date:09-May-1915

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Monday 25th April, 2016
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au