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The sign commemorates the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two and the use of Coochie Mudlo Island as a training ground during the conflict.
No. 43 Landing Craft Company commenced training on the island on 6 December 1943.
"Australia Remembers, 1945 - 1995" was a program of activities organised by the Federal Government to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the end of World War Two.
Location
| Address: | Victoria Parade South, Jetty, Coochiemudlo Island, 4184 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.574435 Long: 153.332234 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Sign |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 15-August-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1995 |
Dedication
Australia Remembers
1945 - 1995
50th.ANNIVERSARY
OF THE END OF WORLD WAR II
No. 43 Landing Craft Company came into existence on 1 December 1943 and commenced training on the island on 6 December that
year. There were seven officers and ninety-seven other ranks. The Commanding Officer was Major George Mitchell MC, DCM. Other notable members of the unit were Sir Nigel Bowen, Sir Ninnian (sic) Stevens and Sir Frank Packer.
