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The monument commemorates Francis Carleton Burges who died of wounds received in the Battle of the Somme during World War One. The ground was given to the children of Mingenew for their use and benefit.
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Location
Address: | Lot 111 Victoria Road , Mingenew, 6522 |
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State: | WA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -29.195842 Long: 115.44182 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 19-September-1916 |
Actual Event End Date: | 19-September-1916 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAThis ground was given to the children of Mingenew for their use and benefit.
In loving memory of Francis Carleton Burges
Younger son of F. L. Burges of Irwin House, Irwin, who died of wounds received in the Battle of the Somme, while serving with the 2nd Battalion Irish Guards,
17- 11 - 1895 - 19 - 09 - 1916
His memory was ever held dear by all those who knew him
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