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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 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.918871 Long: 138.600541 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | 1997 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA10th 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
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au