Historical information

One of 521 crosses placed in lawns of The Shrine, Melbourne, on 18th August 2016 as part of Victoria'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 the wife of a 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

Robert Leo McNab, Service No. 39354