Semaphore War Memorial

Semaphore War Memorial

Peter F Williams

Key Information

Memorial Name

Semaphore War Memorial

Address

Semaphore SA 5019

Conflicts

First World War, 1914–18

Second World War, 1939–45

Peacekeeping, 1947–present

Korean War, 1950–53

Malayan Emergency, 1950–60

Vietnam War, 1962–75

Dedication Date

24 May 1925

Memorial Designer

J. E. Topham

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"In memory of those served World War II, Korea, South East Asia, Malaya, Borneo, Vietnam, United Nations Operations"

"This stone was laid by Mrs Magnus Wald on behalf of the parents of those who fell, 27th April 1924"

"This stone was laid by Miss Edith A. Sanders on behalf of the widows and orphans of the fallen, 27th April 1924"

"This stone was laid by Col. C. P. Butler _D on behalf of the Returned Sailors & Soldiers, 27th April 1924"

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Avro Anson bombers from No. 3 Squadron RAAF. c.1939-45

Story

Sergeant Mervyn James Headen Baillie, RAF

Mervyn Baillie was born on 22 April 1918 to James and Gertrude Baillie of Semaphore, near Port Adelaide in South Australia. The Baillie family worked in the

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Semaphore War Memorial, HMAS Protector Gun

Semaphore War Memorial, HMAS Protector Gun

Semaphore War Memorial, HMAS Protector Gun

Semaphore War Memorial, HMAS Protector Gun

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Semaphore War Memorial, HMAS Protector Gun Information Board

Semaphore War Memorial, HMAS Protector Gun Information Board

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