Memorial Gates Print Page
The gates were erected to commemorate those from the Shire who died in service or were killed in action during World War Two.
The gates were unveiled in 1950, and the Honour Rolls were unveiled on the gates on the 27th August 1995 and contain the names of all those who served from the Shire in World War Two as well as those who served in the Vietnam War.
Location
Address: | Learmonth Road & Warrenheip Street, RSL Memorial Park, Buninyong, 3357 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.650536 Long: 143.883578 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Gates |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 26th February, 1950 |
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RSL Memorial Park
Roll of Honour
World War II 1939 - 45
Shire of Buninyong
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Buninyong Shire Records
World War II
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Plaque :
These Memorial Gates were erected in memory of Buninyong Shire service men & women who paid the supreme sacrifice in World War II.
The funding was raised by the Buninyong Women`s Auxilliary.
Mrs Myrtle Turner (President) formally handed over the gates to Mr. W. P. Pryor, President of the Buninyong R.S.L. Sub-Branch on Sunday 26th February 1950
Plaque :
In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II 1939 - 45.
These Honour Rolls were unveiled by Buninyong R.S.L. President : D Meehan on Sunday August 27th 1995
Plaque :
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Vietnam Conflict 1962 - 72