Melbourne , Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Maltese War Memorial

— Shrine of Remembrance —

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, March 30, 2026

1. Maltese War Memorial Marker

Inscription. Buckingham Palace

The Governor Malta.

To honour her brave people I award the George Cross to the Island Fortress of Malta to bear witness to heroism and Devotion that will long be famous in history.

George R.I.

April 15th 1942

Erected 1994 by The governments of Australia and Malta, the City of Melbourne and the Maltese community of Melbourne.

Topics and series. This memorial is listed in this topic list: War, World II. In addition, it is included in the Victoria Cross and George Cross Recipients series list.

Location. 37° 49.721′ S, 144° 58.446′ E. Memorial is in Melbourne, Victoria. It is on Birdwood Avenue 0.3 kilometers south of Government House Drive, on the left when traveling south. Touch for map. Memorial is in this post office area: Melbourne VIC 3004, Australia. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Oceania,

Australasia,

the Pacific Ocean,

South Pacific,

the Pacific Rim,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a British colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within

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walking distance of this marker: Australian Turkish Friendship Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Gallipoli Oak Tree (within shouting distance of this marker); Edith Cavell (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Edward George Honey (about 120 meters away); Observatory Building (about 150 meters away); Gate Lodge (about 150 meters away); Astrograph House (about 150 meters away); Observatory Gate (about 150 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Melbourne.

Also see . . . Maltese War Memorial.

Designed by Max Chester and also known as 'Shelter of Peace', the Maltese War Memorial is an open timber structure across a pathway, with wooden panels either side. It pays tribute to the people of Malta and to those who served in defence of the country during World War II.

(Submitted on April 2, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Maltese War Memorial - The Shelter of Peace image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, March 30, 2026

2. Maltese War Memorial - The Shelter of Peace

The Award of the George Cross to Malta image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, March 30, 2026

3. The Award of the George Cross to Malta

Operation Pedestal image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, March 30, 2026

4. Operation Pedestal

United States Salute to Malta image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, March 30, 2026

5. United States Salute to Malta

Maltese War Memorial Dedecation image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, March 30, 2026

6. Maltese War Memorial Dedecation

Credits. This page was last revised on April 4, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 2, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 12 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6. submitted on April 2, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.