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The national memorial commemorates Australian citizens in Malaya and Singapore, who volunteered to fight in World War Two.
A plaque to commemorate soldiers who served in defence of these countries, as well as Java and Borneo, was unveiled at the City’s Civic Gardens in 2012 to mark the 70th anniversary of their fall to Japanese forces.
Location
Address: | Cedric Street & Telford Crescent, Stirling Civic Gardens, Stirling, 6021 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.891333 Long: 115.809467 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | WW2 |
Dedication
Approx. Monument Dedication Date: | March-2012 |
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Left Side Inscription
World War II
With grateful thanks to the people of Western Australia who welcomed and cared for the men, women and children evacuees from Malaya and Singapore
1941 - 1942
Right Side Inscription
Source: MAWorld War II
In memory of all Australians both military and civilian who served with the Malaya Volunteer Forces and other auxiliary services in Malaya and Singapore
1941 - 1942
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