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The Pacific Islands Regiment Plaque
Photographs supplied by Diane Watson
The plaque commemorates those who served in the Pacific Islands Regiment in the various conflicts in which Australia has been involved.
Location
Address: | Ann Street, ANZAC Square, Shrine of Remembrance Crypt, Brisbane, 4000 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.466428 Long: 153.0265 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA,SKP, QWMRThe Pacific Islands Regiment
"Ryokuin, Yabanjin Hei"
1940 1947
Papuan Infantry Battalion
1,2 and 3 New Guinea Infantry Battalions
Dedicated to the soldiers of Australia, Papua and New Guinea who served and died in the Campaigns in Papua, New Guinea, New Britain and Bouganville
1950 1975
1 and 2 Battalions, PIR
In remembrance of the soldiers of Australia and the Territory of Papua and New Guinea who carried on the traditions and kept the peace
1975
In honour of the soldiers of the Royal Pacific Islands Regiment who guard the battle honours won by the Regiment in WWII
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au