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The Luke Worsley Bridge was named in honour of Private Luke Worsley of the 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) who was killed in action in Afghanistan in November 2007.
Private Luke Worsley was targeted by Taliban fighters after he shouted a warning to his fellow soldiers. He was the only Australian hurt in the battle, which lasted for several hours after his death. His fellow soldiers then carried his body for at least three hours over the mountains to get him back to base and send him home.
It was the second tour of duty in Afghanistan, and he had also served with the United Nations in East Timor in 2003.
He died before finding out that he had been awarded the Soldiers Medallion for his exemplary service to 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando) during his second tour. Only a handful of soldiers have been awarded the medallion.
Location
| Address: | The Terrace, Howe Park, Windsor, 2756 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.604997 Long: 150.813926 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Structure |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 23-November-2007 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 23-November-2007 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Friday 9th December, 2011 |
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Plaque :
LUKE WORSLEY BRIDGE
Named in honour of Private Luke Worsley
4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (Commando)
Australian Army
Born in Windsor on 3 July 1981
Killed in action serving his country
in Afghanistan on 23 November 2007
Aged 26 years
Remembered by his loving family and friends,
a grateful community and an indebted country
9 December 2011
A true warrior with a loving heart, gentle ways and happy spirit
Lest We Forget
