Lieutenant Albert Borella V.C.Print Page 
The park commemorates Lieutenant Albert Borella who was awarded the Victoria Cross for his actions during World War One. Albert Borella was from nearby town of Borung.
His citation for the Victoria Cross, gained in 1918 in Villers Bretonneux, France, at the age of 37, reads in part:
"During the period 17/18 July... Lieutenant Borella, whilst leading his platoon charged and captured an enemy machine-gun, shooting two gunners. He then led his party, by now reduced to 10 men and two Lewis guns, against a very strongly held trench, using his revolver and later a rifle with great effect and causing many casualties. Two large dug-outs were also bombed and 30 prisoners taken."
Location
| Address: | Vernon & Allen Streets, Borella Park, Korong Vale, 3520 |
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| State: | VIC |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -36.356371 Long: 143.706152 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Park |
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| Monument Theme: | People |
| Sub-Theme: | Military |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
| Link: | http://vhd.heritage.vic.gov.au/vhd/… |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Monday 25th April, 1988 |
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Borella Park
Plaque :
"Borella Park"
This reserve was named Borella Park on ANZAC Day 25th April, 1988 by the Sire President, Shire of Korong, Cr. L. E. Thomas,
In memory of Lieutenant Albert Chalmers Borella V. C. M. M. M. I. D. of the 26th Australian Infrantry Battalion, A. I. F.
Plaque :
ANZAC - 2014 - 2018 -
Centenary
In memory of Albert Borella VC
(1991 - 1968)
Born Borung, Victoria
Victoria Cross for valour 1918
