B.C.O.F. Australian Contingent Memorial, The Garrison Church
Description
A bronze plaque with engraved lettering, attached on a wooden base. At the top of the plaque is the British Commonwealth Occupation Force (B.C.O.F.) insignia. At the bottom of the plaque there is a small bronze plate with the details of the unveiling.
The memorial is on the inside left wall of the church.
Inscription
Top plaque
1945 [insignia] 1952
British Commonwealth Occupation Force
Australian Contingent (B.C.O.F.)
The first Australian force to occupy the homeland of a former adversary Japan
IN MEMORY TO ALL THOSE WHO SERVED
Brass plate
To the Glory of God
Presented by B.C.O.F. Assoc N.S.W. Inc
Unveiled in the Presence of His Excellency Rear Admiral Peter Sinclair AC. Governor of New South Wales
8 August 1993
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Address
The Garrison Church, Holy Trinity Anglican Church,
Argyle and Lower Fort Streets,
Millers Point NSW 2000
AustraliaLocal Government Area
- Sydney, City of
Setting
- Building – inside
Memorial type
- Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Ms Jane WilliamsonYear of construction
1993Established Date format:
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}Dedication date
08 August 1993 Conflict/s
- Occupation of Japan, 1946–51