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The plaque commemorates those who served with the 61st Infantry Battalion (Queensland Cameron Highlanders) during World War Two.
The names of 52 who were killed in action are listed on the plaque.
Location
| Address: | Ann Street, ANZAC Square, Shrine of Remembrance Crypt, Brisbane, 4000 |
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| State: | QLD |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.466416 Long: 153.026484 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 |
| Link: | http://www.qldwarmemorials.com.au/P… |
Dedication
2nd. World War 1939 - 45
61st. Inf. Bn. Queensland Cameron Highlanders
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This memorial is a tribute of honour and deep respect to our fallen comrades of the 61st. Queensland Cameron Highlanders
Our motto "A Cameron never yields" is held in high esteem by all who served within this Infantry Battalion
Members killed in action
[ Names ]
When you go home tell them of us and say "For your tomorrow we gave our today"
