Memorial StonePrint Page
The monument commemorates those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
Behind the stone are plaques giving details of those who served in World War Two.
Location
Address: | Princes Highway, Panmure, 3265 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.335494 Long: 142.729142 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 25th April, 2015 |
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We will remember them
Plaque :
This stone monument and tree are dedicated to all service men and women who have served in the defence of our country
Plaque :
Pte. Maurie Edward Shanahan
Panmure
Enlisted 19 March 1941
VX 50929
2/14 Australian Infantry Battalion
Served in Syria
19th September 1941 - 14th January 1942
Kakoda Track P.N.G.
6th August 1942 - 6th February 1944
Wounded in action 28th August 1942
Discharged 29th March 1946
Plaque :
Pte. Ronald (Digger) Smith
Naringal
Enlisted 29 April 1940
VX 46676
2.4 Australian General Hospital
"Rat of Tobruk"
Served at Tobruk in 1941 with his brother Doug
Discharged 13 December 1945
Husband to Jean, who served as a radio operator in the R.A.A.F.
Plaque :
Mary Elsie Batten
Panmure
Enlisted 13 July 1942
VS 345531
"Canteen Unit"
Trained Ivanhoe Grammer
Stationed Bonegilla Army Training Camp
December 1943 - July 1945
Discharged August 1945