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12-January-2016
12-January-2016

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The plaque commemorates No. 2 Squadron`s achievements in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.  No. 2 Squadron was a highly regarded and decorated unit.

The plaque location is indicated by the red poppy in the second image. 

After the squadron`s return from the Vietnam War,  2 Squadron was awarded two foreign unit citations: the Cross of Gallantry with Palm, from the Republic of Vietnam; and a United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Award.

Location

Address:Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Captain Reg Saunders Courtyard, Australian War Memorial, Campbell, 2612
State:ACT
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -35.280752
Long: 149.148211
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
Approx. Event Start Date:1967
Approx. Event End Date:1971

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 17th August, 2007
Front Inscription

No. 2 Squadron RAAF

First World War       1916 - 1918
Second World War 1939 - 1945

United States Presidential Unit Citation

Malayan Emergency 1958 - 1960
Indonesian Confrontation 1964 - 1966
Vietnam War 1967 - 1971

Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry

United States Air Force Outstanding Unit Commendation

Dedicated to those who served and in memory of those who made the supreme sacrifice

We will remember them




 

Source: MA
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