Frankston Avenue of Honour Memorial, Frankston, Victoria, Australia

Frankston Avenue of Honour Memorial

Location	Nepean Highway, Frankston, Victoria, Australia
Type	memorial
Description	Metal arched structure, with plaques and flagpole In the 1960`s due to road widening the trees were removed and a memorial was erected at the northern and southern ends of the avenue. Frankston Avenue of Honour was planted in memory of those enlisted from the Frankston District in World War One. The Avenue of 144 Australian Gum trees were planted by the soldier's relatives on the 13th July 1918. The first tree was planted by the Governor and bore the name of Private A. Bolger, the first Frankston soldier to lose his life. The Argus, 15th July 1918. Read more...
Built	Not yet discovered
Opened	11 November 2007
Inscription	Avenue of HONOUR [ Names ] AVENUE OF HONOUR Frankstonians Who Served WWI 1914 - 1918 Restoration Funded By Federal / State Governments Frankston RSL - Frankston City Council 11. 11. 2007 LEST WE FORGET
Condition	Good