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A wall commemorates the volunteer soldiers from Geraldton and District who have served at the Army Depot from 1876 to 2001 .
Location
Address: | 199 Lester Avenue, Geraldton, 6530 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.775376 Long: 114.609861 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Approx. Event Start Date: | 1876 |
Approx. Event End Date: | 2001 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 24th November, 2001 |
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This Wall Commemorates The Citizens
Of Geraldton And Surrounding Districts
Who Served Australia As
VOLUNTEER SOLDIERS
At This Army Depot In The 125 Years
From
1876 - 2001
24 - 11 - 2001
Geraldton Rifle Volunteers
1 Bn West Australian Inf Bde
3 Bn West Australian Inf Bde
3 Sqn West Australian Mtd Inf
10 West Australian Mtd Inf
10 Light Horse Regiment
11 / 44 Infantry Bn
28 Inf Bn the Swan Regiment
1 Bn Royal Western Australia Regt.
2 Bn Royal Western Australia Regt.
11 Bn Royal Western Australia Regt.
16 Bn Royal Western Australia Regt.
Plaque :
Plaques unveiled by local philanthropist
Maj. O. M. Jones OAM ED Rtd
24 - 11 - 2001
Plaque :
2001 Committee
D. Moss, R. Bradfield, J. EVans, B. Cartwright, I. Carpenter, Sgts M. Coombs & R. Butler