2/9th and 2/12th Battalions Memorial
Kilcoy RSL rooms, McCauley St, 76km south-west of Caloundra (D'Aguilar Highway)
Kilcoy QLD 4515
Large stone boulder memorial, located in a memorial precinct, displaying a plaque. (Refer to additional images).
- Inscription
This memorial is dedicated to the memory of the men of the 2/12th Inf Bn, 18th Bde, AIF, who were encamped in the Kilcoy area after returning from service in the UK and North Africa, and in remembrance of all who served within its ranks in the 2nd World War 1939–1945.
Tribute is also paid to the people of Kilcoy and District for the kindness and hospitality extended to the members of the Battalion.
The Bn departed this area in August 1942 en route to New Guinea and played a major role in the battle of Milne Bay, inflicting the first land defeat on the Imperial Army of Japan. 16.2.1991.- Conflicts commemorated
- First World War, 1914–1918
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Unit memorials
- Memorial type
- Stone/cairn/plinth
- Commemorative services held
- To be confirmed
- Additional information
KILCOY added a stone and plaque honouring 2/12th Inf Bn, 18th Brigade AIF on 16 February 1991.
- Recorded by
- Shirley and Trevor McIvor
- Date recorded
- 26 March 2009