Honour Board, 11th Australian Garrison Artillery, (World War 1)
Photograph of the Honour Board of the 11th Garrison Artillery, Fremantle who enlisted for service in the Australian Imperial Force during World War 1.
The title Royal was exclusive to the permanent gunners who formed both Field Batteries and Garrison Companies (Coastal). The volunteers, now called militia, also formed field and garrison units. During World War I Australia contributed 82 batteries of artillery and saw service at Gallipoli, France and Belgium.
In 1937, in recognition of the service provided in World War I the militia units were granted the title Royal.
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This Honour Roll was originally emplaced in Coast Artillery Drill Hall Fremantle but is now located in Hobbs Artillery Park, Karrakatta
Australian Army Museum of Western Australia
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