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02-April-2011
Photographs supplied by Diane Watson / Glen Yeomans
The plaque commemorates the personnel who served in the Signals, 3rd Division, Australian Imperial Force (AIF) during World War Two.
The plaque location is indicated by a red poppy in the second image.
3rd Division Signals was formed to provide the 3rd Division's communications needs. The unit initially served Australia during peacetime but was mobilised for full-time service following Japan's entry into the war. The 3rd Division was deployed to New Guinea in early 1943.
Location
| Address: | Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Captain Reg Saunders Courtyard, Australian War Memorial, Campbell, 2612 |
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| State: | ACT |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.280169 Long: 149.147612 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: | Monday 4th December, 2006 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MASignals, 3rd Division AIF
New Guinea Bougainville
Wau Bulolo Torokina
Salamaua-Toko
Lae Mosigetta
1943 - 1945
Lest We Forget
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
