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17-March-2014
17-March-2014
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The plaque commemorates the 10th Infantry Battalion (formerly the Adelaide Rifles) soldiers that served in the South African (Boer ) War, World War One and 2nd / 10th Battalion during World War Two.

10th Battalion soldiers were among the first wave of Australians to land at ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli on 25 April 1915.

Location

Address:King William Road , Pathway of Honour, Adelaide, 5000
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.918871
Long: 138.600541
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Approx. Monument Dedication Date:1997
Front Inscription

10th Infantry Battalion
(The Adelaide Rifles)

This plaque commemorates the memory of all who served with rhe Adelaide Rifles

Boer War      1899 - 1902
World War 1  1914 - 1918
World War 2  1939 - 1945

Lest We Forget

Unveiled by Brig. J G McKinna CM CBE DSO ED, 1997

Sponsored by Commonwealth Dept Veterans Affairs

Source: MA
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