Plaque - Memorial Plaque

Historical information

Memorial plaques were sent to the next of kin of those who were killed during WW1. They are often referred to as a "Dead Man's Penny". This item (0333) was previously held by the Pascoe Vale RSL and was handed over to the MERSL when the PVRSL closed in 2026.

Physical description

Circular bronze plaque

Inscriptions & markings

HE DIED FOR FREEDOM AND HONOVR (sic)
JAMES McKINLEY DAVIE

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