Sergeant Albert Lowerson V.C. Print Page
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 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.561954 Long: 146.726167 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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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
ANZAC - 2014 - 2018
Centenary
In memory of Albert David Lowerson VC
(1898 - 1945)
Born and died Myrtleford, Victoria
Victoria Cross for valour 1918