Virtual Visit #28 - Boan's Honour Board World War 1
Part of a series of Virtual Visit posts relating to the Australian Army Museum of Western Australia entitled “Boan's Limited Honour Board".
The Boans Limited Honour Board for World War 1 records the names of members of BoansLimited staff who volunteered for service between 1914 and 1918. Of the 98 men on this board, 15 died, 18 received wounds and one was reported missing in action. The Honour Board weighs over 600 kg and
hangs in a prominent position on the ground floor of the Army Museum. The Board was executed by Mr G Stirzaker of the West Perth Cabinet Works. The original gilt lettering was by Meston and Walters.
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The Australian Army Museum of Western Australia was closed to volunteers and the public for extended periods during the COVID-19 pandemic beginning in March 2020. One outcome was the creation of an expanded on-line presence through a weekly Virtual Visit post. The initial response encouraged the Museum over the following three tears, to continue the series. Virtual Visits normally focused on an object or theme from the collection. The general format was to link the story of the object and its significance. with web links and related materials to facilitate a continuing journey of self-discovery.
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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