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The Orroroo RSL building which was opened in 1965 commemorates Lieutenant Colonel Albert Miell, Commander of the 9th Light Horse Regiment who was killed in action at Gallipoli in 1915 during World War One.

 

Location

Address:Second Street, RSL Sub-branch , Orroroo, 5431
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -32.734882
Long: 138.614414
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Monument Type:Structure
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:07-August-1915
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Actual Event End Date:07-August-1915
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Friday 12th March, 1965
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Front Inscription

Orroroo Sub Bbranch
R.S.S.A.I.L.A.

This building was opened by His Excellency the Governor of South Australia Lt. Gen. Sir Cedric Bastyan KCMG. KCVO. KBE. CB.

12th March 1965

In memory of Lt. Col. A. Miell V.D.
9th Light Horse Regiment
Killed in action Gallipoli 7th August 1915

Presented by his son Lt. Col. L. D. Miell
 

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