| Accession Number | PL00129 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Commemorative Plaque |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Location | Main Bld: Outdoor Exhibition Area: Western Precinct |
| Maker |
Arrow Bronze |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Cheltenham |
| Date made | 2006 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
2/30th Australian Infantry Battalion
Description
Commissioned by the 2/30th Battalion AIF Association as part of the Australian War Memorial’s Plaque Dedication Program.
Please Note: Due to Memorial's Development Project, this plaque will be behind construction fencing from mid-October 2022 through to October 2023. During this time the plaque will be unavailable to view.
History / Summary
This plaque was dedicated on 20 March 2007 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial.
Location in Memorial grounds
The general location of the 2/30th Australian Infantry Battalion plaque is indicated by a red poppy on the map below.
Under the Memorial's former Plaque Dedication Program, members of the Australian armed forces who died during war or on operational service were honoured by a plaque. These bronze plaques are placed along paths in the Memorial's grounds.
Applications for the Plaque Dedication Program closed 30 June 2015, other than for applications from units engaged in the contemporary Middle East Area of Operation.