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Toowoomba Rats Of Tobruk Memorial

Toowoomba Rats Of Tobruk Memorial
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Description

Stone memorial with metal plaque inserted in centre. Erected in commemoration of the siege of Tobruk 10 April 1941 to 7 December 1941. Dedicated to Allied servicemen, including 782 Australian soldiers who lost their lives during the siege, the first defeat of the German Land Forces in World War II. It was unveiled at the Mothers' Memorial Gardens in Toowoomba on 14 April 1996. Flag bearers were Mr Lachlan Gooch and Mr Roy Milne.

Inscription

IN COMMEMORATION OF THE SIEGE OF TOBRUK
10 APRIL 1941 TO 7 DECEMBER 1941

THE ALLIED SERVICEMEN AND THE 782 AUSTRALIAN SOLDIERS WHO LOST
THEIR LIVES DURING THE SIEGE
THE FIRST DEFEAT OF THE GERMAN LAND
FORCERS IN WORLD WAR 2

Conflicts

World War II

Memorial type

Stone/cairn/plinth

Contributions

Shirley and Trevor McIvor

Photos

Toowoomba Rats Of Tobruk Memorial
Toowoomba Rats Of Tobruk Memorial - Plaque
Toowoomba Rats Of Tobruk Memorial - Plaque (Close up)

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