| Accession Number | PL00209 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Commemorative Plaque |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Location | Main Bld: Outdoor Exhibition Area: Eastern Precinct |
| Maker |
Arrow Bronze |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Cheltenham |
| Date made | 2012 |
| Conflict |
East Timor, 1999-2013 Afghanistan, 2001-2021 Iraq, 2003-2013 Rwanda (UNAMIR), 1993 - 1996 |
5th/7th Battalion (Mechanised) The Royal Australian Regiment
Description
Commissioned by the 5/7 Mech Association as part of the Australian War Memorial’s Plaque Dedication Program.
History / Summary
This plaque was dedicated on 3 December 2013 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial.
Location in Memorial grounds
The general location of the 5th/7th Battalion (Mechanised) The Royal Australian Regiment 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.