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Thursday Island Honour Roll Print Page
Thursday Island Honour Board : 22-07-2013
Photographs supplied by John Huth
The honour roll commemorates members of the Thursday Island Garrison and citizens of Thursday Island who served in World War One.
The Honour Roll containing 57 names was unveiled on Anzac Day, 1917.
The Brisbane Courier, 28th April 1917
Location
Address: | 68 Douglas Street, Torres Shire Council Foyer, Thursday Island, 4875 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -10.58392 Long: 142.21986 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Honour Roll |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 25th April, 1917 |
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Front Inscription
Source: QWMR, MATo the honor and glory of the members of the Thursday Island Garrison and citizens of Thursday Island who served in the Great War of 1914 - 1919
In everlasting remembrance of and gratitude to those whog ave their lives that you might be free
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