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The rose garden commemorates Private Ken Sketchley, the first Australian soldier killed in the Korean War.

Private Ken Sketchley of Collie, died on 3 October 1950 when his Bren Gun Carrier tripped a land mine  He was a member of the 3rd Battalion, Royal Australian Regiment which had arrived in Korea only four days previously.

 

 

Location

Address:Steere Street N & Johnstone Streets, Soldiers Park , Collie, 6225
State:WA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.35786
Long: 116.156547
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Monument Type:Garden
Monument Theme:People
Sub-Theme:Military
Actual Event Start Date:03-October-1950
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Actual Event End Date:03-October-1950
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 4th October, 1997
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Front Inscription

In memory of 5-763 Private K. G. Sketchley
3rd Battalion R.A.R.

First Australian soldier killed at Songju-Waegwan, Korea
3rd October 1950  Aged 20 yrs

Private Sketchley enlisted in Collie

Unveiled by : Cr Rosanne Pimm, JP Shire President
Date : 4th October 1997

 

Left Side Inscription
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Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,HWA
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