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Memorial to Fallen Unveiled at Tobruk

The unveiling of a memorial to the heroes of Tobruk, one of the most significant campaigns of World War Two involving Australian troops.
Series : Australian Diary | Episode : 18 | Year : 1948 | Total Duration : 3 Minutes | Producer : Jack S Allan
Tobruk memorial. GV truck driving along desert, township behind. Damaged ships in harbour, British garrison in headquarters, damaged buildings, All Saints Church rebuilt, rubble, regimental badges, insignia of 8th Regimental Army Unit, 9th Division AIF, El Alamein cemetery with rows of white crosses, Sir Lesley Moorehead inspecting troops, unveiling memorial,Sir Arthur Longmore inspecting guard, laying wreath (1948). WWII
Access No. 43195 | 1 min 55 secs | 1940s | Tobruk, Libya | © NFSA | B&W |