| Accession Number | PL00158 |
|---|---|
| Collection type | Heraldry |
| Object type | Commemorative Plaque |
| Physical description | Bronze |
| Location | Main Bld: Outdoor Exhibition Area: Western Precinct |
| Maker |
Arrow Bronze |
| Place made | Australia: Victoria, Melbourne, Cheltenham |
| Date made | 2008 |
| Conflict |
Vietnam, 1962-1975 |
12th Field Regiment, Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery
Description
Commissioned by the National Committee for the 40th Anniversary for the battles of Coral and Balmoral as part of the Australian War Memorial’s Plaque Dedication Program.
History / Summary
This plaque was dedicated on 13 May 2008 at a ceremony held at the Australian War Memorial.
Location in Memorial grounds
The general location of the 12th Field Regiment, Royal Regiment of Australian Artillery plaque is indicated by a red poppy on the map below.
Under the Memorial's former Plaque Dedication Program, members of the Australian armed forces who died during war or on operational service were honoured by a plaque. These bronze plaques are placed along paths in the Memorial's grounds.
Applications for the Plaque Dedication Program closed 30 June 2015, other than for applications from units engaged in the contemporary Middle East Area of Operation.