Aruligo, Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands — Oceania (Melanesia in the Pacific Ocean)
H.M.A.S. Canberra
Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 27, 2022
1. H.M.A.S. Canberra Memorial
H.M.A.S. Canberra
1928-1942
Pro Rege Lege et Grege
Flagship Australian Squadron, Indian Ocean and Aust. Patrol 1941, South Atlantic, assisted in sinking German Supply ship ‘Coburg’ and captured tanker. 1942, with U.S. Task Force 44, South Pacific. During assault on Guadalcanal, sunk after enemy action in Battle of Savo Island, 9 August 1942.
Died in Action 84 · Wounded 110
Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, World II • Waterways & Vessels. A significant historical date for this entry is August 9, 1942.
Location. 9° 19.123′ S, 159° 47.597′ E. Marker is in Aruligo, Guadalcanal. Memorial can be reached from Vilu Military Museum Road south of Western Highway when traveling south. Touch for map. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 21 kilometers of this marker, measured as the crow flies. Royal New Zealand Air Force Memorial (here, next to this marker); Guadalcanal Veterans Memorial (here, next to this marker); The Repose of Souls (a few steps from this marker); Fiji Roll of Honour (a few steps from this marker); RAMSI Peace Memorial (approx. 20.4 kilometers away); Police Memorial Park (approx. 20.4 kilometers away); Sir Jacob Charles Vouza (approx. 20.5 kilometers away); Campaigns to Free the Solomon Islands Memorials (approx. 20.5 kilometers away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Aruligo.
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Photographed By J. Makali Bruton, August 27, 2022
2. H.M.A.S. Canberra Memorial
The memorial is on the far left in this group of memorials at the Vilu Military Museum.
Credits. This page was last revised on December 24, 2022. It was originally submitted on December 22, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana. This page has been viewed 55 times since then and 3 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on December 22, 2022, by J. Makali Bruton of Accra, Ghana.
