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22-February-2016
22-February-2016

Photographs supplied by Neil Follett

The plaque commemorates Sergeant John Michael David Ryan who was killed when his Wirraway aircraft crashed after a mid air collision in January 1943.

 

Location

Address:San Mateo Avenue, Koorlong, 3501
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -34.251697
Long: 142.092042
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:21-January-1943
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Actual Event End Date:21-January-1943
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Dedication

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In memory of Sergeant John Michael David Ryan 

Aged 20 years

RAAF of Brisbane who crashed near this site following a collision while flying Wirraway A20-277 on 21 January 1943

Donor : Mildura Rural City Council

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Source: MA
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