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Private Francis ToppPrint Page
02-September-2016
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The cross commemorates Francis Brett Topp, a member of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment who was killed in action in the Vietnam War.
Private Francis Brett Topp, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, was from Helidon in Queensland. He and his cousin were educated at Downlands College, Toowoomba. He was killed in action during the Battle of Long Tan in Phuoc Tuy on 18th August 1966, Aged 19.
Location
Address: | 72 Ruthven Street , Downlands College, Harlaxton, 4350 |
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State: | QLD |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -27.534649 Long: 151.957391 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Cross |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 18-August-1966 |
Actual Event End Date: | 18-August-1966 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MAFrancis B. Topp
Long Tan, 1966
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