| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | RELAWM05099.003 |
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Heraldry |
| Physical description | Enamelled metal |
| Maker |
Unknown |
| Place made | France |
| Date made | 1919 |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Plaque from 1 Australian Tunnelling Company memorial : Hill 60
Description
Enamelled steel dedication plaque from the original memorial commemorating the 29 Australians killed serving with the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company during 1916-1917. Large sections of enamel are missing due to weathering prior to removal.
History / Summary
In 1919 the veterans of the 1st Australian Tunnelling Company erected a memorial on Hill 60, honouring the 29 comrades who had died there in 1916-1917. The memorial and its stove enamelled plaques weathered badly, and in 1923 a new and more robust monument, which stands on the site today, was constructed. The three original plaques, bearing the dedication and the names of the company’s dead, were returned to Australia.