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16-December-2020
16-December-2020

Photographs supplied by Chris McLaughlin

The plaque commemorates Sergeant Albert Lowerson who was awarded the Victoria Cross in World War One. The plaque is located in front of a tree in Clyde Street. 

At Mont St Quentin on 1 September 1918, Lowerson was cited for his "conspicuous bravery and tactical skill". His bold actions included bombing a German strong-point which was holding up the attack. With a small team he inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and captured 12 machine-guns and 30 prisoners. Badly wounded in the thigh, he refused to leave his position until the prisoners had been sent to the rear, and the post had been consolidated. 

Location

Address:Clyde Street, Myrtleford, 3737
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -36.561954
Long: 146.726167
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:01-September-2018
Actual Event End Date:01-September-2018
Link:http://adbonline.anu.edu.au/adbonli…

Dedication

Front Inscription

ANZAC - 2014 - 2018
Centenary

In memory of Albert David Lowerson VC
(1898 - 1945)

Born and died Myrtleford, Victoria

Victoria Cross for valour 1918

Source: MA,ADB
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