29th Brigade Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels Plaque
Shrine of Memories, ANZAC Square
Brisbane QLD 4000
Bronze plaque dedicated to the 'Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels' of the 29th Australian Infantry Brigade, who carried supplies to the troops and evacuated the wounded over mountainous terrain in Papua and New Guinea during the Second World War. The plaque displays the Brigade colour patch and a dedication.
- Inscription
29th Aust Inf Bde AIF
[Colour Patch]
1939 World War II 1945
To the young men of Papua and New Guinea who
carried supplies to our troops and evacuated the
wounded over the mountainous terrain of New
Guinea saving many Australian lives. For their
courage and endurance they became known as
THE FUZZY WUZZY ANGELS
We will remember them
LEST WE FORGET
- Conflicts commemorated
- Second World War, 1939–1945
- Unit memorials
- Memorial type
- Plaque
- Commemorative services held
- The Shrine is utilised for commemorative events.
- Recorded by
- Matt Smith, Qld War Memorial Register
- Date recorded
- 29 July 2009
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