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08-December-2013
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The plaque commemorates the service of the 34th and 131st Heavy Anti-Aircraft Batteries on Horn Island from October 1942 to September 1944 during World War Two.
Location
| Address: | 1 Miskin Street, Torres Strait Heritage Museum, Horn Island, 4875 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -10.595018 Long: 142.245792 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 14-October-1942 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 18-September-1944 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 10th August, 1997 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA34th Aust. Hy. Anti-Aircraft Battery
131st Aust. Hy. Anti-Aircraft Battery
This plaque records the service of the Batteries on Horn Island during the period 14th October 1942 to 18th September 1944
Erected on 10th August 1997 during a visit by members of the unit
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
