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The plaque commemorates those who served with the 55th / 53rd Australian Infantry Battalion during World War Two.
The plaque location is indicated by the red poppy in the second image.
Location
Address: | Fairbairn & Limestone Avenues, Australian War Memorial Sculpture Garden, Campbell, 2612 |
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State: | ACT |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -35.279626 Long: 149.147118 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: | Wednesday 2nd February, 2005 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MAIn memory of those who served with 55 / 53 Australian Infantry Battalion AIF
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