Private Michael NoonanPrint Page 
The garden commemorates Private Michael Noonan who was killed in the Vietnam War.
Private Michael Noonan, aged 21, from Gilgandra, was the manager of a spare parts outlet prior to being called up for National Service in 1967. He was posted to 4th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment (4RAR) and sailed to South Vietnam in May 1968.
During Operation Hawkesbury 1 in Long Khan Province on 13 September 1968, 7 Platoon entered a large enemy bunker system which appeared to be unoccupied. As the lead section moved among the bunkers they came under heavy fire from a North Vietnamese Army unit and in the ensuing fire fight, Michael was shot and killed.
Location
| Address: | Miller Street, Michael Noonan Memorial Garden, Gilgandra, 2827 |
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| State: | NSW |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -31.712331 Long: 148.668081 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Garden |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 13-September-1968 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 13-September-1968 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 21st April, 1990 |
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Plaque :
This garden is dedicated to the memory of 2787793 Pte. M. J. Noonan. 4 RAR.
Killed in action. South Vietnam
13th September 1968.
Plaque :
Gilgandra Shire Council
Michael Noonan Memorial Garden officially opened by Mr. John Haines President, Vietnam Veterans` Association of Australia New South Wales Branch on Saturday, 21st April 1990
A. M. McGrane P. A. Mann
Shire President Shire Clerk
