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Private Michael Noonan Memorial Garden

Private Michael Noonan Memorial Garden
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Private Michael Noonan Memorial Garden, close-up of bushrock
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Description / Background

The Private Michael Noonan Memorial Garden is located in Gilgandra, NSW. It is a small garden area, roughly triangular in shape. It is filled with flowering plants, shrubs, trees, and hedges. The central area is paved with bricks and leads to a bushrock memorial, next to a flagpole. Two metal plaques are attached to the rock. 

The garden was established in honour of Michael James Noonan, 2787793, who served with the Australian Army in the Vietnam War. Born in Gilgandra, Noonan was a Private with the 4th Battalion, The Royal Australian Regiment. He was killed in action on 13 September 1968. aged 21 years. 

Inscription

Plaque 1

This garden

is dedicated to the

memory of

2787793 Pte. M. J. Noonan. 4 RAR

Killed in action South Vietnam

13th September 1968

Plaque 2

Gilgandra Shire Council

Michael Noonan Memorial Garden

officially opened by

Mr. John Haines

President, Vietnam Veterans' Association of Australia

New South Wales Branch

on

Saturday, 21st April 1990

A. M. McGrane Shire President

P. A. Mann Shire Clerk

Veterans listed on this memorial

Veterans listed on this memorial

Last held rank Given name Family name Conflict/s Service No. Service Campaign Read more
Private Michael James Noonan Vietnam War, 1962–75 2787793 Australian Army view

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Address
Miller Street
Gilgandra NSW 2827
Local Government Area
Gilgandra Shire
Setting
Roadside
Location status
Original location
Memorial type
Garden/park
Recorded by
Gilgandra Shire Council
Year of construction
1990
Dedication date
21 April 1990
Conflict/s
Vietnam War, 1962–75
Materials
Metal
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