Lieutenant Albert Borella V.C.Print Page 
The memorial commemorates the 60th anniversary of the awarding of the Victoria Cross to Lieutenant Albert Borella (1881-1968).
In July 1918 at Villers Bretonneux France, Lieutenant Borella earned the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery in attack. His platoon, inspired by his determination and leadership, captured the enemy and though reduced by casualties and out-numbered ten to one, repulsed two counter attacks, captured thirty prisoners and caused heavy casualties.
Location
| Address: | Borella Road, Borella Road Bridge, East Albury, 2640 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.0758 Long: 146.92853 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 17-July-1918 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 17-July-1918 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 17th July, 1978 |
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Plaque :
A joint project of
The Members of the Borella Club
31 Supply Battalion Bandiana and the Military Historical Society of Australia Albury Wodonga Branch
To commemorate the 60th anniversary of the award of the Victoria Cross to Lt Chalmers - Borella
Plaque :
Lt Albert Chalmers - Borella
VC MM MID
1883 - 1968
On the night of July 17 - 18, 1918 st Villers Bretonneux France Lt Borella earned the Victoria Cross for most conspicuous bravery in attack. His Platoon, inspired by his determination and leadership, captured the enemy position and though reduced by casualties and outnumbered ten to one, repulsed two counter attacks, captured thirty prisoners and caused heavy casualties.
A gallant soldier A citizen of Albury
This memorial was unveiled by Rowan Chalmers - Borella 17 July 1978
