War Memorials in Australia
Darwin 27th 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: 80040
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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.
Insignia of Australian Commonwealth Military Forces
COMMEMORATING THE ACTIVE SERVICE OF THE
27TH. AUSTRALIAN INFANTRY BATTALION (A.I.F.)
(THE S.A. SCOTTISH REGIMENT)
IN DARWIN AND ENVIRONS FROM DECEMBER 1941
TO APRIL 1943. THE BATTALION WAS RESPONSIBLE
FOR INFANTRY DEFENCE FOR MANY MILES OF
COASTLINE FROM DARWIN CITY TO SHOAL BAY.
THIS PLAQUE DONATED BY EX-MEMBERS OF
THE 27TH. AUST. INF. BN. (A.I.F.)
Information current to May 2000