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Leading Stoker John BurgessPrint Page
The plaque commemorates Leading Stoker John Burgess who was killed when H.M.A.S.Perth was sunk in the Sunda Strait in March 1942 during World War Two.
Note: As at 15-April-2016 the plaque is currently missing and its whereabouts are unknown. Information provided by Volunteer Research Officer Sandra Brown.
Location
Address: | 500 High Street, Christ Church Anglican, Echuca, 3564 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.125141 Long: 144.747493 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Plaque |
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Monument Theme: | People |
Sub-Theme: | Military |
Actual Event Start Date: | 01-March-1942 |
Actual Event End Date: | 01-March-1942 |
Dedication
Front Inscription
Source: MA,SKP,RHSVTo the glory of God
In memory of John Leopold Burgess R.A.N., killed in action, 1st March 1942
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au