Showing 2 people of interest from memorial
Service number 1193
Private
5th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 28 Aug 1889
Service number 2531
Private
6th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 23 Apr 1895
Location | Fred Smith Reserve, Marine Parade, Hastings, Mornington Peninsula - Victoria, Australia |
Type | memorial |
Description | Grey granite obelisk The monument was erected by the ratepayers of the East Riding at a cost of several hundred pounds. On the frontage appear the honored names of the men who made the supreme sacrifice in the defence of their country. The fallen heroes from Hastings number 15. The remaining three sides are devoted to the 58 men who enlisted and returned to the district. Besides the late Mr Laity, two others were decorated, Mr P. Neillson winning the Military Medal and Mr A. McDonald the Distinguished Service Medal. |
Built | Not yet discovered |
Opened | Not yet discovered |
Inscription | Erected By The
Killed
Plaque:
Plaque:
Korea 1950 - 53
Left Side Inscription
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Condition | Good |
Showing 2 people of interest from memorial
Service number 1193
Private
5th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 28 Aug 1889
Service number 2531
Private
6th Infantry Battalion
AIF WW1
Born 23 Apr 1895