Australian Pioneer Battalions Memorial
Shrine of Memories, ANZAC Square
Brisbane QLD 4000
Ornate marble and pressed copper Memorial, commemorating the men of the Australian Pioneers who served in the First World War. There were five Battalions and as such, the memorial dispays five enamelled Unit badges and the total Killed and wounded during the war.
- Inscription
Refer to additional images.
- Conflicts commemorated
- First World War, 1914–1918
- Unit memorials
- Memorial type
- Honour board
- Commemorative services held
The Shrine of memories is utilised during the ANZCA Day Services.
- Additional information
The Pioner Battalions were attached to the 5 Australian Dvisions and took the titles 1st - 5th Australian Pioneers. The Pioneers were responsible for the labour, construction and clearance on and off the battlefields.
- Recorded by
- QLD War memorial Register
- Date recorded
- 8 April 2009
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