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The window was erected by family of E.R. Haag in memory of the HMAS Sydney and its crew which was sunk by the German cruiser Kormoran with the loss of 645 men during World War Two. Francis Vincent Haag was a member of the crew. 

HMAS Sydney II was one ship well known among Australians for its exploits in the Second World War, notably in the Mediterranean. It was the Navy's 'most grievous loss' when it was sunk in action with the German auxillary cruiser Kormoran on 19 November 1941 with the loss of all 645 men. The Kormoran, disguised as a merchant vessel, lured the Sydney into close range, ultimately with disastrous results for both ships. Their whereabouts off the Western Australian coast remained unknown until they were reported found in 2008.

Location

Address:	Nelson Street, Chapel of Our Lady Star of The Sea, HMAS Cerberus, 3920
State:	VIC
Area:	AUS
GPS Coordinates:	Lat: -38.365678 Long: 145.190872 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.

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Details

Monument Type:	Window
Monument Theme:	Conflict
Sub-Theme:	WW2
Monument Manufacturer:	Brooks, Robinson & Co
Link:	http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/

Dedication

Source: VHD