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The plaque commemorates the Gurkha soldiers who have died in service or been killed in action in conflicts and war zones around the world. 

The Gurkhas are soldiers of Nepalese nationality recruited into the British Army, Nepalese Army, Indian Army, Gurkha Contingent SIngapore, Gurkha Reserve Unit Brunei, and United Nations Peace Keeping forces.

Location

Address:Birdwood Avenue, Shrine Reserve, Melbourne, 3000
State:VIC
Area:Foreign
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.830139
Long: 144.973276
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Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple
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Dedication

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Dedicated in memory of the valiant Gurkha soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the line of duty protecting World Peace.

Lest We Forget

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Source: MA
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au