Trooper Leslie WhalanPrint Page 
The seat erected by the Parks and Gardens Social Club commemorates former member, Trooper Leslie Francis Whalan who was killed at Balikpapan in July 1945 during World War Two. He was a member of the 2nd / 6th Cavalry Commando Squadron.
Mr. and Mrs. C. Whalan, of New Lambton, have been advised that their only son, Trooper L. F. Whalan, an A.I.F. commando, died of wounds at Balikpapan on July 13. Trooper Whalan, who was 21, had served for three years in the A.I.F. Before enlisting he was employed in the horticultural section of the Parks and Building Surveyor's Department of Greater Newcastle Council.
Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW),
23 July 1945.
Location
| Address: | King Street, Civic Park, Newcastle, 2300 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -32.928333 Long: 151.771944 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Seat |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 13-July-1945 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 13-July-1945 |
Dedication
Parks and Gardens Social Club
In memory of our late member Trooper L. F. Whalan
2 / 6th Commando Squadron
Killed in action
Balikpapan July 1945
