Historical information

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016, as part of VVAA (Vic)'s 50th Anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan - each cross carries the name of an Australian soldier killed in the Vietnam war and a red poppy made by wife of Vietnam veteran.

Significance

A poignant reflection of a life lost whilst in Service in Vietnam.

Physical description

White cross with name and service number printed; red poppy attached.

Inscriptions & markings

John William Kirby, Service No. 27758