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A plaque commemorates the service and sacrifice of Captain Albert Johnson who was killed in the sinking of the Hospital Ship "Centaur" in 1943 during World War Two.  The plaque states that a Red Memorial Cross was unveiled as a tribute by fellow members in the choir. 

Location

Address:148 Lonsdale Street, Wesley Uniting Church, Melbourne, 3000
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.810242
Long: 144.968136
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:14-May-1943
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Actual Event End Date:14-May-1943
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Dedication

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Front Inscription

The Red Memorial Cross
Commemorates The Service And Sacrifice Of
CAPTAIN ALBERT EDWARD JOHNSON
Who Perished In The H.M.A.H.S. "Centaur".
29.7.07 - 14.5.43

A Tribute From His Fellow Choir Members

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