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The Dead Man’s Penny

1914-1918 Memorial Plaque: ’Dead Man’s Penny’

Source: National Museum of Australia

The next of kin of soldiers, sailors and nurses who died while serving in the AIF and RAN during the First World War were presented with a Memorial Scroll, and later a Remembrance Plaque, a ‘Dead Man’s Poppy’, as a solace for bereavement and as a memento.

The memorial plaques were issued to commemorate all those who died as a result of war service from within the British Commonwealth.

Each plaque had the name of the soldier commemorated individually embossed as part of the design. The full name was given without any indication of rank or honours to show the equality of sacrifice of all those who had lost their lives.

The first plaques were distributed in Australia in 1922.

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The Dead Man’s Penny is a commemorative medallion which was presented to the next-of-kin of the men and women who died during World War One. The bronze medallion features an image of Lady Britannia surrounded by two dolphins (representing Britain’s sea power) and a lion (representing Britain) standing over a defeated eagle (symbolising Germany). Around the outer edge of the medallion are the words ‘He died for freedom and honour’. Next to Lady Britannia is the deceased solider’s name, with no rank provided to show equality in their sacrifice. The Dead Man’s Penny was accompanied by a letter from King George V, stating ‘I join with my grateful people in sending you this memorial of a brave life given for others in the Great War’.

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Recent News

100 Years Victoria Park RSL
Celebrating our Sub Branch Centenary
30 Apr, 2018
Public Event Planned for Beersheba Day Centenary
22 Sep, 2017
Kelvin Liddiard OAM
President recognised with OAM in Queen's Birthday honour list
28 Jul, 2017
ANZAC Day Eve Service 2016
30 Apr, 2016
Remembrance Day 2015
01 Dec, 2015

Contact Us

Phone: 9361 8802 / 0432 201 440
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Located at;
1 Fred Bell Parade, East Victoria Park

Postal Address;
PO Box 5444 East Victoria Park 6981

Easiest contact method is;
[email protected]

Office Bearers

Leroy McDorman - President
Ross Fisher - Vice President
John Bissett - Treasurer
- Secretary
Tina Baker - Membership Officer

Justin Regan - Warden
Yogi Kahlfeld - Warden

Jack Matthews - Care Officer (Bentley Park)
Dick Garrett - Care Officer (Bentley Park)

Ben Wyatt, MLA - Patron
Mark Purslowe - Patron

Meeting Dates

Committee
1st Wednesday of each month 2021

AGM
1st Sunday of September

"The price of liberty is eternal vigilence."

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