Australian Independent Companies, Commando Squadrons, M and Z Special Units Plaque
Shrine of Memories, ANZAC Square
Brisbane QLD 4000
Brass plaque dedicated to the memory of the 'Independent' Units of the Australian Forces during the Second World War. These units were the "Special Forces' of the era. They included Commando Squadrons; Special and secretive units, coded 'M' and 'Z' Units, who operated clandesdine and silent operations to destroy ships in enemy held harbours and destroy base and other infrastructure installations, with demolition and disruption techniques;m and other specialised units related to the war.
The plaque displays the 'double diamond' insignia of the special units and a dedciation to those who gave their lives for their country.
- Inscription
[Rising Sun]
1939 WORLD WAR II 1945
IN MEMORY
OF THE OFFICIERS AND MEN OF
AUSTRALIAN INDEPENDENT COMPANIES
COMMANDO SQUADRONS
M AND Z SPECIAL UNITS
WHO GAVE THEOR LIVES FOR THEIR COUNTRY
[Unit colour pathces]
[Wreath - LEST WE FORGET]
- Conflicts commemorated
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Unit memorials
- Memorial type
- Plaque
- Commemorative services held
- The Shrine is utilised for commemroative events
- Recorded by
- QLD War Memorial Register
- Date recorded
- 14 April 2009
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