Mount Evelyn in Yarra Ranges Shire, Victoria, Australia — Oceania

Mt Evelyn War Memorial

Mt Evelyn residents who have Died in Service Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 25, 2026

1. Mt Evelyn residents who have Died in Service Marker

Inscription. In Memory of all the former residents of Mt Evelyn who have died while on active service

World War One (1914-1918)
Cpl William Aicher - 6th Battalion, killed in action, Gallipoli, 1915, aged 21
Sgt John Ellis-23rd Battalion, killed in action, France, 1918, aged 24
Sub Lt Frank Larkin Submarine 12. died at sea, 1918, aged 20
Pre Claude Pitt-37th Battalion, killed in action, Belgium, 1917, aged 23
Pre Richard Saxon - 8th Battalion, killed in action, Pozieres, 1916, aged 44
Gnr Lionel Taggart - 10th Field Artillery, killed in action, France, 1917, aged 21
Gar Ray Tregear - NZ Field Artillery, killed in action, Belgium, 1918, aged 21

World War Two (1939-1945)
Pre George William Aitken-2/6th Battalion, died of wounds, Libya, 1940, aged 26
Pte Ivan Cruickshank-2/5th Battalion, died of wounds, Syria, 1941, aged 23
Spr Charles Ford-Royal Australian Engineers, died of illness, Darwin, 1942, aged 34
Pre Alfred Lamport-24 Employ Co. died of illness. Victoria, 1945, aged 54
Pte Alfred Noble-2/2nd Pioneer Battalion, died while prisoner of war, Thailand, 1944, aged 41

Vietnam (1962-1975)
Tpr Michael Hannaford -

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1st Armoured Regiment, died of wounds. South Vietnam, 1968
Pte Ray Moore-2 RAR, killed in action. South Vietnam, 1969
Pre Garry Willoughby-1 RAR. killed in action, South Vietnam, 1970

(Bottom Plaque)

Lest We Forget

This plaque was erected in grateful memory of those who gave their lives during the Two World Wars

1914-1918 and 1939-1945

Topics. This memorial is listed in these topic lists: War, Vietnam • War, World I • War, World II.

Location. 37° 47.065′ S, 145° 22.7′ E. Memorial is in Mount Evelyn, Victoria, in Yarra Ranges Shire. It is at the intersection of Birmingham Road and Wray Crescent, on the left when traveling west on Birmingham Road. Touch for map. Memorial is at or near this postal address: Birmingham Road, Mount Evelyn VIC 3796, 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 walking distance of this

Mt Evelyn War Memorial Bottom Plaque image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 25, 2026

2. Mt Evelyn War Memorial Bottom Plaque

marker: Mount Evelyn First World War Avenue of Honour (a few steps from this marker); Private George Hannah (a few steps from this marker); Shire of Lillydale Avenue of Honour (a few steps from this marker); M2A2 105 Millimetre Howitzer (a few steps from this marker); Mt Evelyn (about 150 meters away, measured in a direct line); The Wurrundjeri (about 180 meters away); Bullock Teams and Timber (about 180 meters away); The Berry Farm (about 180 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Mount Evelyn.

Also see . . . Mount Evelyn War Memorial. Virtual War Memorial Australia

Contains Photos of Soldiers

(Submitted on July 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria.)

Mt Evelyn War Memorial Front View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 25, 2026

3. Mt Evelyn War Memorial Front View

Mt Evelyn War Memorial Rear View image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Dean Barton-Ancliffe, June 25, 2026

4. Mt Evelyn War Memorial Rear View

Credits. This page was last revised on July 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on July 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. This page has been viewed 4 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4. submitted on July 28, 2026, by Dean Barton-Ancliffe of Rowville, Victoria. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.