Memorial to Fallen Soldiers

Memorial to Fallen Soldiers aka South African War Memorial

"Unveiled by members of the 5th Victorian Contingent V.M.R.
In memory of the their fallen comrades in South Africa 1901-1902
Honour the brave,
King and Empire.
Lest We Forget
Ad 1903"

Sone 16,000 Australians were sent to fight in the 2nd Boer War, almost a quarter from the state of Victoria, The 5th Victorian contingent was the largest of eight sent by the state. 228 Victorians died in the conflict.

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Source

• Text: Sharky Ward
• Photos: Anthony (Sharky) Ward (1, 2, 5), Anthony (Sharky) Ward (3, 4)