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05-December-2012
05-December-2012
Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson
The plaque commemorates those who have served on both ships named H.M.A.S. Adelaide.

Location

Address:Sir Edwin Smith Avenue , South Australian Naval Memorial Garden , North Adelaide, 5006
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.914075
Long: 138.600534
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1996
Front Inscription

H. M. A. S. Adelaide 

Chatham Class Light Cruiser
"The old lady of World War II"
Commissioned 1922
De-commissioned 1927
Re-commissioned 1939

Battle honour 1941 / 42 Pacific
Sunk "Ramses" 1942 Indian Ocean

De-commissioned 1946
 

Guided Missile Frigate
Long Range Escort Ship
Commissioned 15th November 1980

Dedicated to those who served in both ships

1996

Source: MA,RVWM
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