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The Commemorative Wall honours those who have served in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved. It also honours Victoria Cross recipient James (Jim) Gordon.
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Location
Address: | Gibbons Street & Museum Circuit, Yalgoo, 6635 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -28.341707 Long: 116.682179 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 25th April, 2014 |
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Front Inscription
This Commemorative Wall honours the men and women of Yalgoo who have served in Australia`s Defence Forces
Lest We Forget
WWII : 1939 - 1945
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Left Side Inscription
Those who died on the battlefield or as a result of battle wounds or ailments caused by war are listed with an asterisk and with their age at the time of their death
Boer War : 1899 - 1902
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WWI : 1914 - 1918
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Right Side Inscription
Source: MAThis commemorative wall acknowledges and honours James (Jim) Gordon of Yalgoo
Jim was awarded the highest decoration available to a member of the Australian defence forces, the Victoria Cross in 1941 for gallantry on the battlefield
WWII : 1939 - 1945
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Korean War : 1950 - 1953
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Vietnam War : 1962 - 1975
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Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au