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Darwin Defenders Print Page 
17-March-2014
Photographs supplied by Roger Johnson / Bryan Cole
The plaques, mounted on a plinth, commemorate forces in Darwin who faced the Japanese bombing raids in 1942 and 1943 and defended the area until 1945 during World War Two.
Location
| Address: | King William Road , Pathway of Honour, Adelaide, 5000 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -34.918871 Long: 138.600541 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Plaque |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 03-September-1939 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 15-August-1945 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 11th December, 2005 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MADarwin Defenders SA
1942 - 1945
In memory of all veterans who served defending Darwin
Lest We Forget
Plaque :
Unveiled by Dr. H.R. (Kim) Bonython AC., D.F.C., A.F.C.,
Dedicated by Rev. R. Daulby (Sqdrn. Ldr. Retd.)
Erected by Darwin Defenders 1942-45 Inc. Adelaide Branch with assistance from D.V.A. & A.C.C.
11th December 2005
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
