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Trooper George WingPrint Page
05-November-2014
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The monument commemorates George James Argent Wing of the 3rd Light Horse Regiment who died of pneunomia in Cairo, Egypt in February 1915. The marble cross was originally by his comrades in the British Cemetery in Cairo.
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Location
Address: | Preston Road, North Motton Reserve, North Motton, 7315 |
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State: | TAS |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -41.207895 Long: 146.109353 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 06-February-1915 |
Actual Event End Date: | 06-February-1915 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAG. J. A. Wing
C Sqdn. 3rd Light Horse Regt
1st A.I.F.
Born Preston Tasmania
Died Cairo 6 - 2 - 1915
Aged 22 years.
This marble cross was originally erected in the British Cemetery, Cairo, Egypt; as a mark of esteem by his comrades.
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au