War Memorials in Australia
Darwin 38th Australian Infantry Battalion Plaque
Place:
Darwin, Northern Territory, 0800
District: Darwin-Daly
Orientation: Territory capital
Location: Adjacent to Darwin Cenotaph, Bicentennial Park, off Esplanade between
Herbert Street and Knuckey Street
Position: 12 28 00 S 130 50 39 E
Ref: 80036
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The plaque is one of a
series commemorating various units who served in Darwin during World War II.
They are set at ground level next to a fence overlooking the harbour and in
close proximity to Darwin Cenotaph.
Colour patch
38th. Australian Infantry Battalion A.I.F.
Erected to commemorate the service of all
Battalion personnel in the Darwin Area from
June 1943 to December 1944.
After disbandment, reinforced the 11th,
16th. and 28th. Battalions in New Britain.
This plaque donated by Members of the 38th.
Battalion Social Club, Bendigo Area Victoria.
Information current to May 2000