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The monument commemorates George James Argent Wing of the 3rd Light Horse Regiment who died of pneunomia in Cairo, Egypt in February 1915. The marble cross was originally by his comrades in the British Cemetery in Cairo. 

Location

Address:Preston Road, North Motton Reserve, North Motton, 7315
State:TAS
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -41.207895
Long: 146.109353
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:06-February-1915
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Actual Event End Date:06-February-1915
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

G. J. A. Wing
C Sqdn. 3rd Light Horse Regt

1st A.I.F.

Born Preston Tasmania
Died Cairo 6 - 2 - 1915
Aged 22 years.

This marble cross was originally erected in the British Cemetery, Cairo, Egypt; as a mark of esteem by his comrades.

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