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The monument commemorates fire-fighter John Greenwood who died in an accident in 1967. 

In February 1967 , a firetruck was turned out to a fire in the direction of Diamond Creek, and was involved in an accident on a turn in the old road. The truck ran up an embankment while trying to avoid an oncoming vehicle, and rolled down onto the road. The crew on the back were thrown off and fire-fighter John Greenwood died as a result.

Location

Address:446 Ironbark Road, Fire Station, Yarrambat, 3091
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.639834
Long: 145.136839
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Tragedy
Actual Event Start Date:09-February-1987
Actual Event End Date:09-February-1987

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Thursday 14th March, 1968
Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au