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The plaque commemorates the personnel who served in the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment during various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
The plaque location is indicated by a red poppy in the second image.
The 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (6 RAR) was originally raised in Brisbane, Queensland, on 6 June 1965 and has since then served in a number of overseas deployments and conflicts including South Vietnam, East Timor, Iraq and Afghanistan. During the Vietnam War the battalion earned a US Prsidential Unit Citation from the United States, when members from 'D' Company participated in the Battle of Long Tan on 18–19 August 1966. The battalion is currently based at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane and forms part of the 7th Brigade.
Location
| Address: | Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Australian War Memorial Sculpture Garden, Campbell, 2612 |
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| State: | ACT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.280169 Long: 149.147612 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 06-June-1965 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Tuesday 6th June, 2006 |
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Sixth Battalion
The Royal Australian Regiment
Formed 6 June 1965
Dedicated to those who gave their lives and those who endured their wounds, and in honour of all who have served with 6 RAR in war.
Vietnam 1966 - 67 & 1969 - 70
East Timor 2000
Iraq 2004 -
Afghanistan 2005 -
Lest We Forget
Dedicated by 6 RAR Association, 6 June 2006
