Rats of Tobruk War Memorial, Five Dock Middle Image Image Image Image Image Image Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Various memorials form an overall site of remembrance: Column with laurel wreath on a stepped base. The word 'Tobruk' appears at the apex A row of trees planted by the Ladies of the Rats of Tobruk Association The foremast from the original H.M.A.S. Vendetta is located nearby in the park, and forms part of the memorial The name 'Rats' was given the defenders of Tobruk by attacking German forces, and was adopted with pride, rather than being received as the intended insult. The H.M.A.S. Vendetta performed a valiant supply and reinforcement role during the fierce Second World War engagement. Following an approach from the Rats of Tobruk Association, the foremast was restored by Petty Officers and sailors from the R.A.N. Garden Island's Fleet Intermediate Maintenance Activity (F.I.M.A.). The completed foremast was raised in April 1999. Inscription Column TOBRUK Plaque on front of column, middle Australia Remembers 1945 - 1995 In honour of the men and women who served Australia in time of conflict during World War II. Lest we forget. Laid 21st October 1995 jointly by Rats of Tobruk Association and Five Dock RSL Plaque 1 on front of column, bottom TOBRUK 1941 This column is a replica of the memorial situated in the war cemetery at Tobruk and is dedicated to those who served and those who died during the epic siege Plaque 2 on front of column, bottom Erected By THE RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOCIATION, N.S.W. Plaque 1 in proximity THIS MEMORIAL WAS UNVEILED BY HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR OF N.S.W. SIR RODEN CUTLER V.C. K.C.M.G. C.B.E. SUNDAY 7th APRIL 1968 Plaque 2 in proximity In memory of fallen comrades and the unknown Australian Soldier RATS OF TOBRUK ASSOC. NSW Remembrance Day 11.11.1993 Plaque 3 in proximity The foremast of H.M.A.S. "VENDETTA" Royal Australian Navy was erected on this site to perpetuate the memory of that ship and the gallant company of men who served in her in two world wars. "VENDETTA", with other R.N. and R.A.N. ships [illeg.] supplies and reinforcements to the Allied land forces [illeg.] Tobruk from April to December 194[illeg.] September 1992 Plaque 4 in proximity The foremast of H.M.A.S. VENDETTA, R.A.N. was erected to perpetuate the memory of that ship and the gallant company in World Wars I & II The Destroyer Vendetta made a record 24 runs carrying troops and supplies to the beseiged garrison at Tobruk The foremast was previously erected at Coogee Randwick RSL on the [illeg.] and was reerected on this site by the Rats of Tobruk and Vendetta veterans Dedicated by Commander Ferris R.A.N. Commanding Officer Vendetta Mk 2 On 23rd February 1975 Trees plaque Their Deeds Bought Our Freedom In tribute to our gallant fighting forces and the sacrifice they made 1939 - 1945 This row of trees planted in their honour by the grateful ladies of the Rats of Tobruk Auxillary Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address Cnr Great North and Lyons Roads Five Dock NSW 2046 Local Government Area Canada Bay, City of Memorial type Column/pillar Memorial avenue/Memorial tree/Memorial trees Other Recorded by Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch) Dedication date 07 April 1968 Conflict/s Second World War, 1939–45