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02-April-2016
Photographs supplied by Glen Yeomans / Russell Byers
The plaque commemorates those who served in the 2nd / 6th Australian Armoured Regiment during World War Two.
The plaque location is indicated by a red poppy in the second image.
Raised in 1941 the Regiment took part in the Battle of Buna-Gona in 1942–43, however, it did not see further action during the war and was disbanded in September 1945.
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: -35.280176 Long: 149.14788 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: | Friday 21st April, 2006 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA2 / 6th Australian Armoured Regiment AIF
Toujours Pret
1941 - 1946
Port Moresby Cape Endaiadere
Milne Bay Simeni Creek
Buna Sanananda Giropa Point
In memory of all who served in the Regiment
Dedicated 2006
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
