Starcevich Memorial Memorial

This memorial commemorates the Australian Private Leslie T. Starcevich, who earned his Victoria Cross here in June 1945.

There are two inscriptions on the memorial:

"In June 1945
On
This Hill
By His Valour And Disregard Of Danger
Private L.T. Starcevich
of 2/43rd. Battalion.A.I.F.
Routed The Japanese Defenders
Single-Handed, For Which He Was Awarded
The Victoria Cross."

"Vale
Leslie Thomas Starcevich V.C.
Born 5-9-1918 Died 17-11-1989
Grass Patch West Australia
Age 71 Years
Lest we Forget
2/43 BN. Association"

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Source

• Text: Kaj Metz
• Photos: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas