Historical information

These 3 plaques were originally placed on 3 doors within the Soldiers Memorial Institute building in Pall Mall Bendigo in recognition of the years of service as volunteers to the Bendigo RSL Sub Branch & Bendigo District RSL Sub Branch in 2011.
Over time the small plaques were added regarding their ongoing volunteer years and passing.
During the renovations to the Soldiers Memorial Institute & Museum which closed in 2016 all plaques were taken down that were in the building. These 3 were not put back in the original positions.
.1) John Kerr Barnes OAM, refer Cat No 8040 for his volunteer service.
.2) John Edward Fay, refer Cat No 8129P for his volunteer service.
.3) William James Norman Smart, refer Cat No 8131.2P for his volunteer service.

Physical description

.1) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, one small gold plaque placed on the bottom RH corner.
.2) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, 3 small gold colour plaques have been added.
.3) Plaque, metal, front face gold colour, all text and edging in black, 2 small gold colour plaques have been added.