2025 Darwin Defenders 1942-45 Commemoration Service
Melbourne Service
The Darwin Defenders 1942-1945 Commemorative Service was be held at the Shrine of Remembrance on Wednesday 19th February 2025 commencing at 10:00am.
Darwin Defenders Melbourne Chapter is an association for veterans, their families and friends.
We aim to:
Recognise and honour those who were
prepared to sacrifice their lives
to protect Australia from invasion
prepared to sacrifice their lives
to protect Australia from invasion
Hold an annual Commemoration Ceremony
at the Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne
on 19th February
at the Shrine of Remembrance Melbourne
on 19th February
Support the activities of
the national committee
the national committee
Preserve some of the stories of the
Darwin Defenders 1942 – 1945
Darwin Defenders 1942 – 1945
Provide a regular opportunity for veterans
and their families to meet and share their wartime experiences
and their families to meet and share their wartime experiences
Help promote the teaching of Australia’s
military history in our schools.
military history in our schools.
Services
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Wednesday 19th February 2025 marked the 83rd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin. It was with the support of the Veterans Council of Victoria, that the Melbourne Branch of the Darwin Defenders 1942-45 was able to hold a school, veteran and public Commemorative Service on the forecourt of the Shrine of Remembrance. Read more...
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82nd Anniversary of the Bombing of Darwin Commemoration Service
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Members
Darwin Defenders Melbourne Committee
Patron |
Rear Admiral John Lord AM RAN (retired) |
Darwin Defenders Melbourne Branch President |
Robyn Bell |
Vice President |
Michele Gallin |
Secretary |
Bernadette Lightfoot |
Educational Consultant |
Tim Gurry OAM |
RSL Representative |
Brian Neal |
Contact Us
The Melbourne Chapter of Darwin Defenders supports the activities of Darwin Defenders 1942-45 Inc. which is an incorporated society formed in 1999. To find out more about the National Committee – please contact:
Bernadette Lightfoot
31 Station Street
Malvern VIC 3144
bern@ryebuck.com.au
0417 337 267
