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The monument was originally erected to commemorate Trooper John Kiley of the Victorian Battalion Imperial Bushmen who died of enteric fever in the South African (Boer) War and was unveiled on the 16th May 1902.
It now contains plaques dedicated to those who have served in all conflicts. Pavers at the base of the monument give a detailed history of the Boer War.
The unveiling of the monument erected at Sea Lake to the memory oí Trooper John Kiley, who died in South Africa of enteric fever, took place on Friday. Trooper Kiley was one of the Imperial Bushmen's Contingent.
The Argus (Melbourne), 20 May 1902.
Location
Address: | Best & Horace Streets, Sea Lake , 3533 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.504127 Long: 142.849377 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Monument Manufacturer: | Wilson & Co (Bendigo, VIC) |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 16th May, 1902 |
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South African War Tribute
I . H . S
To the memory of Trooper John Kiley
D. Squadron, Victorian Battalion Imperial Bushmen
(Late of Boigbeat)
Died of Enteric Fever at Marrandellas, South Africa
13th October 1900
Aged 30 years.
Erected by patriotic residents of Berriwillock, Boigbeat and Sea Lake
Plaque :
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
In honour of the men & women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II
Lest We Forget
Men from Sea Lake and District who served in South Africa in the Boer War
[ Names ]
Plaque :
To the memory of all who served in
Korea
Malaya
Borneo
Vietnam
Plaque :
Korean War
1950 - 1953 Active Service
1953 - 1956 Peacekeeping