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The cross commemorates Francis Brett Topp, a member of the 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment who was killed in action in the Vietnam War.

Private Francis Brett Topp, 6th Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment, was from Helidon in Queensland. He and his cousin were educated at Downlands College, Toowoomba. He was killed in action during the Battle of Long Tan in Phuoc Tuy on 18th August 1966, Aged 19. 

Location

Address:72 Ruthven Street , Downlands College, Harlaxton, 4350
State:QLD
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -27.534649
Long: 151.957391
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Monument Type:Cross
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:18-August-1966
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Actual Event End Date:18-August-1966
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Francis B. Topp
Long Tan, 1966

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Source: MA
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