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The Lombardy Poplar tree commemorates the Royal Australian Air Force and Netherlands personnel who died in service or were killed in action in 18 Squadron during World War Two and those who have since died.
Location
Address: | Birdwood Avenue, Shrine Reserve, Melbourne, 3000 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.830139 Long: 144.973276 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Tree |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 18th November, 1990 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,SKPThis Lombardy poplar was dedicated 18 November 1990 during a gathering of members of 18 Squadron NEI - RAAF Forces Association
In memory of 110 comrades who lost their lives 1942 - 1945 and those who have since passed on.
Plaque :
In remembrance of Netherland`s service personnel who fell in action
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