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The Cenotaph was erected in memory of J.A. Salter who lost his life in World War Two and all those who have died in service or killed in action in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The Cenotaph is located in a memorial garden which contains a series of plaques listing the names of deceased RSL members.
OS John Arnold Salter, a member of the crew of HMAS Perth, which was sunk in the Java Sea Battle on March 1, 1942, has now been reported killed in action in the engagement. Previously he had been reported missing. Advice to this effect has been received by his parents, Mr and Mrs E. J. Salter, of Maydena. He was their eldest son. and was aged 21 years.
Mercury (Hobart), 7 February 1946.
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The Cenotaph is located in a memorial garden which contains a series of plaques listing the names of deceased RSL members.
OS John Arnold Salter, a member of the crew of HMAS Perth, which was sunk in the Java Sea Battle on March 1, 1942, has now been reported killed in action in the engagement. Previously he had been reported missing. Advice to this effect has been received by his parents, Mr and Mrs E. J. Salter, of Maydena. He was their eldest son. and was aged 21 years.
Mercury (Hobart), 7 February 1946.
Location
Address: | Kallista Road, Maydena R.S.L., Maydena, 7140 |
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State: | TAS |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -42.753798 Long: 146.632843 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAIn memory of J. A. Salter
Ordinary Seaman R.A.N.
And all those who gave their lives in the service of their country
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au