| Accession Number | PL00017 |
|---|---|
| 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 | 1995 |
| Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
M Special Unit, 2/1st Independent Company, Coast Watchers
Description
Commissioned by the Commando Association of Victoria as part of the Australian War Memorial’s Plaque Dedication Program.
History / Summary
This plaque was dedicated on 1 September 2000 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial. Note that the dedication ceremony for this plaque was rescheduled, and as such differs from the date as inscribed on the plaque.
Location in Memorial grounds
The general location of the M Special Unit, 2/1st Independent Company, Coast Watchers 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.