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29-October-2014
29-October-2014
Photographs supplied by Erica Boyne, Subiaco Museum / Bryan Hardy
The brass plaque commemorates Sergeant Frank Crockett of the 28th Battalion who was killed in action in France in October 1918 during World War One. The tablet was formerly located in St Hugh`s Anglican Church. Jolimont. 

On Sunday next, at St. Hugh's, Jolimont, during evensong His Grace the Archbishop of Perth will dedicate various gifts presented to the Church, also a brass memorial tablet to the memory of Sergt. Frank Edward Crockett (late of 28th Battalion).
Australian (Perth), 6 September 1922.

Location

Address:239 Rokeby Road, Subiaco Museum, Subiaco, 6008
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.95125
Long: 115.82371
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:03-October-1918
Actual Event End Date:03-October-1918

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 10th September, 1922
Front Inscription

In affectionate memory
Sergt. Frank Edward Crockett
(28th Battalion, A.I.F.)

Killed in action, 3rd October 1918 near St Quentin, France
Aged 21 years

Born London 3rd Oct 1897.  Embarked 17th April 1916
Entered camp 1st March 1916  Entered into action 19th Oct 1916

Interred in Bellicourt British Cemetery, France
Plot 4, Row L  Grave 9
"Thy will be done"

This tablet, the altar candlesticks & vases were placed here to the glory of God

And in memory of the above by his parents and brothers and Mr & Mrs Cook & family

Source: MA
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