Birregurra War MemorialPrint Page
The monument is a granite obelisk which commemorates 17 servicemen who died in service or were killed in action, and those who served in World War One.
Originally erected to commemorate World War One, plaques have been added to commemorate other conflicts.
Location
Address: | Main Street, Mechanics Institute, Birregurra, 3242 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.336944 Long: 143.785 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Monument Manufacturer: | Wilson Brothers |
Dedication
Erected in honour of the Birregurra District residents who responded to the Empire`s call in the Great War
1914 - 19.
The Fallen
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Plaque :
In grateful recognition of the men and women from this district who served their country on active duty or at home, as combatants or as peacekeepers, during the Boer War, World War 1, World War 2 and conflicts in Malaysia, Korea, Vietnam,
Iraq, East Timor and Afghanistan.
Lest We Forget
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Korean War
1950-1953 Active Service
1953 - 1956 Peacekeeping