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22-January-2023
22-January-2023

Photographs supplied by Chris Abbott
The tree commemorates Private (Ricky) Alfred Aldersea who was killed in action in the Battle of Long Tan in August 1966 during the Vietnam War.

Location

Address:Rokeby & Hamersley Roads, Rankin Gardens, Subiaco, 6008
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -31.951876
Long: 115.822947
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Details

Monument Type:Tree
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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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 10th August, 2016
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Front Inscription

This tree was planted in memory of Pte Richard (Ricky) Alfred Aldersea
55120 6 RAR D Coy

Killed in action – Battle of Long Tan
Vietnam – 18th August 1966 aged 20

“There is no finer sacrifice a soldier can make who gives all in service to his country”

10th August 2016

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Source: MA
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