Memorial Walk CBD Secondary teacher resource.pdf
Memorial Walk CBD Secondary teacher resource.pdf Memorial Walk CBD Secondary teacher resource.pdf
2/48 th Battalion (2nd AIF) Commemorates those South Australians who served in the 2/48 th Infantry Battalion which is the most highly decorated unit in the Australian Army. POW’s Sandakan Commemorates those POWS who were captured by the Japanese and held at Sandakan before being forced on the infamous Borneo Death marches. 2/43 rd Battalion Commemorates those South Australians who served in the 2/43 rd Infantry Battalion and which served at Tobruk and many other theatres during World War II. Pioneer Battalions Commemorates Pioneer Battalions. Pioneers were responsible for a range of tasks including the destruction of obstacles and construction of bridges to assist in the movement of troops during the war. Student questions (1) WOMEN’S MEMORIAL (i) Fill in the missing words. This monument is dedicated to the women of South Australia who served in the defence forces of Australia during World War II. 1939 – 1945. (ii) What was the full name given to women's services in the Army, Navy, RAAF and as Army Nurses during World War II? Hint: Acronyms for the four services are provided below and answers can be found by a simple internet search. AWAS (Australian Women's Army Service) WRANS (Women's Royal Australian Naval Service) WAAAF (Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force) AANS (Australian Army Nursing Services) (2) 10 th BATTALION Fill in the missing words The 10 th Battalion was originally known as the Adelaide Rifles. (3) 2/27 th BATTALION What shape and colours is the 2/27 th colour patch which appears on the memorial? It is a Brown and Blue diamond. (4) SAS (Special Air Services) What is the "motto" of the SAS "Who Dares Wins" (5) 2/48 th BATTALION Name the Victoria Cross (VC) winners who served in the South Australian 2/48 th Battalion Stan Gurney Percy Gratwick Bill Kibby Tom Derrick 9
(6) 2/43 rd BATTALION How many awards did members of the 2/43 rd Infantry Battalion receive in World War II? (Calculate by adding the column of awards and circle the correct answer). (a) 79 (b) 89 (Correct answer) (c) 99 (7) These monuments were all designed and erected since 1990. What does this tell you about the ongoing respect for those whom the monuments commemorate? Even 50 and 60 years after the event the contribution and sacrifice of SA soldiers is still foremost in the minds of SA community. Until the 1990’s WWI overshadowed all other conflicts. But during the 1990’s WWII and subsequent conflicts were brought to prominence. Additional Information/Notes Background information taken directly from commemorative plaques. 10
- Page 1 and 2: Memorial Walk Secondary Teacher Res
- Page 3 and 4: 1 WOMEN’S WAR MEMORIAL Background
- Page 5 and 6: 2 TORRENS PARADE GROUND Background
- Page 7 and 8: 2 THE RSL ( Torrens Drill Hall - RS
- Page 9: 3 PATHWAY OF HONOUR Background Info
- Page 13 and 14: suggesting a suitable site for the
- Page 15 and 16: (14) Locate three names on the Worl
- Page 17 and 18: 5 BOER WAR MEMORIAL Background Info
- Page 19 and 20: 8 AUSTRALIAN LIGHT HORSE and WAR HO
- Page 21 and 22: (10) Provide a brief overview of th
- Page 23 and 24: (2) Please read the information und
- Page 25 and 26: 10 ADELAIDE GENERAL POST OFFICE Bac
- Page 27 and 28: 11 ADELAIDE TOWN HALL Background In
- Page 29 and 30: HONOUR BOARDS and ROLLS Background
- Page 31: (iii) Locate the names highlighted
2/48 th Battalion (2nd AIF) Commemorates those South Australians who served in the 2/48 th<br />
Infantry Battalion which is the most highly decorated unit in the Australian Army.<br />
POW’s Sandakan Commemorates those POWS who were captured by the Japanese and held<br />
at Sandakan before being forced on the infamous Borneo Death marches.<br />
2/43 rd Battalion Commemorates those South Australians who served in the 2/43 rd Infantry<br />
Battalion and which served at Tobruk and many other theatres during World War II.<br />
Pioneer Battalions Commemorates Pioneer Battalions. Pioneers were responsible for a range<br />
of tasks including the destruction of obstacles and construction of bridges to assist in the<br />
movement of troops during the war.<br />
Student questions<br />
(1) WOMEN’S MEMORIAL<br />
(i) Fill in the missing words. This monument is dedicated to the women of South Australia<br />
who served in the defence forces of Australia during World War II. 1939 – 1945.<br />
(ii) What was the full name given to women's services in the Army, Navy, RAAF and as<br />
Army Nurses during World War II? Hint: Acronyms for the four services are provided<br />
below and answers can be found by a simple internet search.<br />
AWAS (Australian Women's Army Service)<br />
WRANS (Women's Royal Australian Naval Service)<br />
WAAAF (Women's Auxiliary Australian Air Force)<br />
AANS (Australian Army Nursing Services)<br />
(2) 10 th BATTALION Fill in the missing words<br />
The 10 th Battalion was originally known as the Adelaide Rifles.<br />
(3) 2/27 th BATTALION<br />
What shape and colours is the 2/27 th colour patch which appears on the memorial?<br />
It is a Brown and Blue diamond.<br />
(4) SAS (Special Air Services)<br />
What is the "motto" of the SAS<br />
"Who Dares Wins"<br />
(5) 2/48 th BATTALION<br />
Name the Victoria Cross (VC) winners who served in the South Australian 2/48 th<br />
Battalion<br />
Stan Gurney<br />
Percy Gratwick<br />
Bill Kibby<br />
Tom Derrick<br />
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