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The carved wooden plaque commemorates Private Harry Eddington, Private Ernest Besier and Private Leslie Hyland who died in World War One.

This plaque was originally located in the former Bagdad Congregational Church.

Location

Address:Main Street, Victoria Memorial Hall, Kempton, 7030
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -42.531696
Long: 147.200887
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
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Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

In loving memory of

Harry B. Eddington

Who died of wounds received on the Somme.
Aug. 19. 1916

Ernest F. Besier

Who gave his life at Ypres.  
July. 11. 1917

Leslie W. Hyland 

Who died of wounds received at Warneton.  
Dec. 16. 1917

Grandsons of David & Sarah Hyland

For King & Country and the right Australia`s sons have heard the call

 

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA
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