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B.C.O.F. Australian Contingent Memorial, The Garrison Church

B.C.O.F. Australian Contingent Memorial, The Garrison Church
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Description / Background

This war memorial is 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 is a small bronze plate with the details of the unveiling.

The memorial is on the inside left wall of The Garrison Church in Millers Point, NSW.

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
Local Government Area
Sydney, City of
Setting
Building – inside
Memorial type
Board/roll/plaque/tablet
Recorded by
Jane Williamson
Year of construction
1993
Dedication date
08 August 1993
Conflict/s
Occupation of Japan, 1946–51
Materials
Bronze
Timber