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The plaque commemorates those who served in Royal Australian Air Force No 5 Recruit Depot at Rocklands between 1942 and 1944.  

Location

Address:Rocklands Road, Rocklands Reservoir, Rocklands, 3401
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.230934
Long: 141.960917
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Details

Monument Type:Plaque
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW2
Actual Event Start Date:24-March-1942
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Actual Event End Date:30-September-1944
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Tuesday 19th March, 1996
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Front Inscription

This plaque was officially unveiled on Sunday 19th March 1996 by the Air Officer Commanding Training Com­mand Royal Australian Air Force Air Commo­dore B. D. O’Loghlin,AM

In recognition of all those who served at R.A.A.F No. 5 Recruit De­pot, Rocklands between 24th March 1942 to 30th September 1944

This plaque was unveiled in the 50th Anniversary Year commemorating the end of hostilities during World War II 1939 - 1945

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