PI-Sailor's Photobucket Hellships Aussie Plaque 2009 July 01 album media

The Plaque, photographed on 6 July 2009.

PI-Sailor — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 04:04:33 MDT

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The Plaque, photographed on 6 July 2009. - 090706SBMAHQarea10.jpg

The Code of Arms of the Papua New Guinea Rifles on the new plaque for the victims of the Hell Ship Montevideo Maru.

PI-Sailor — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 04:04:20 MDT

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The Code of Arms of the Papua New Guinea Rifles on the new plaque for the victims of the Hell Ship Montevideo Maru. - 090706SBMAHQarea12.jpg

Another emblem on the plaque for the Hell Ship Montevideo from one of the Papua, New Guinea Association which were behind establishing this plaque.

PI-Sailor — Mon, 6 Jul 2009 04:04:06 MDT

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Another emblem on the plaque for the Hell Ship Montevideo from one of the Papua, New Guinea Association which were behind establishing this plaque. - 090706SBMAHQarea13.jpg

Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Program page 1; see the description below.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:32:48 MDT

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Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Program page 1; see the description below. - 00HellshipMontevideoMaruPlaquePr-3.jpg

This ship was sunk by an US Submarine on 1st July 1942 with very few survivors. It had over 1000 Australian POWs and Internees of the Imperial Japanese Forces on board. They came from Rabaul, new Britain and the ship was sunk somewhere near the North Luzon coast. You can find a lot more information on the net.

Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Program page #3

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:32:42 MDT

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Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Program page #2; again under 'Hell Ships' you can find a lot more information about the memorial on the net.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:32:35 MDT

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Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Program page #2; again under 'Hell Ships' you can find a lot more information about the memorial on the net. - 00HellshipMontevideoMaruPlaquePr-1.jpg

Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Program page #4.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:32:26 MDT

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Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony Program page #4. - 00HellshipMontevideoMaruPlaqueProgr.jpg

LTCOL Gary Barnes, CSC, Australian Assistant Defense Attache.He was the Master of Ceremonies.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:32:19 MDT

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LTCOL Gary Barnes, CSC, Australian Assistant Defense Attache.He was the Master of Ceremonies. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque01a.jpg

Returned Services League (RSL) of Australia Sub Branch Subic Bay already had a plaque at this Hellships Memorial.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:32:09 MDT

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Returned Services League (RSL) of Australia Sub Branch Subic Bay already had a plaque at this Hellships Memorial. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque02.jpg

Viewing the waterfront in front of the Subic Bay Freeport HQ Building. This shot is from the Hellships Memorial. The band is assembling in the shade of the tree.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:31:57 MDT

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Viewing the waterfront in front of the Subic Bay Freeport HQ Building. This shot is from the Hellships Memorial. The band is assembling in the shade of the tree. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque03.jpg

This is Bob Couttie, a Brit and a long time resident here in Subic Bay.He recited the Ode.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:31:44 MDT

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This is Bob Couttie, a Brit and a long time resident here in Subic Bay.He recited the Ode. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque04.jpg

Some of the wreath for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:31:35 MDT

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Some of the wreath for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque05.jpg

More wreath for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:31:24 MDT

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More wreath for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque06.jpg

Left is Kevin Hamdorf a resident Australian professional photographer, he came for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:31:12 MDT

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Left is Kevin Hamdorf a resident Australian professional photographer, he came for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque09.jpg

Left is Randy Anderson, then Bob and a representative of the RSL from Angeles City. Randy and Bob were some of the key players establishing the Hellships Memorial.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:30:59 MDT

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Left is Randy Anderson, then Bob and a representative of the RSL from Angeles City. Randy and Bob were some of the key players establishing the Hellships Memorial. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque11.jpg

Another RSL member, this organisation was also behind the efforts for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:30:47 MDT

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Another RSL member, this organisation was also behind the efforts for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque12-Copy.jpg

The wreath are standing by for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:30:35 MDT

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The wreath are standing by for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque13-Copy.jpg

"Spike" and daughter here for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. I challenge you to google "Spike" for an education.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:30:20 MDT

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"Spike" and daughter here for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. I challenge you to google "Spike" for an education. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque14.jpg

Left is Nancy who is from Australia and has been active here in Community Affairs for a long time. Sitting is "Spike" and his Daughter. Google "Spike" and you will find he was a "Hanoi Hilton" guest.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:30:01 MDT

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Left is Nancy who is from Australia and has been active here in Community Affairs for a long time. Sitting is "Spike" and his Daughter. Google "Spike" and you will find he was a "Hanoi Hilton" guest. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque14-Copy.jpg

Nancy again, here for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:29:50 MDT

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Nancy again, here for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque14-Copy2.jpg

His Exellencey Mr. Rod Smith, the Australian Ambassodor to the Phil[[ines and today's Guest Speaker.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:29:44 MDT

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His Exellencey Mr. Rod Smith, the Australian Ambassodor to the Phil[[ines and today's Guest Speaker. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque15.jpg

Right, a 4 Striper, of the Royal Australian Navy.He is the Defense Attache here.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:29:33 MDT

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Right, a 4 Striper, of the Royal Australian Navy.He is the Defense Attache here. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque16.jpg

The band for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:29:23 MDT

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The band for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque17.jpg

Guests from the VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars Association and that includes your's truly.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:29:09 MDT

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Guests from the VFW, Veterans of Foreign Wars Association and that includes your's truly. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque18.jpg

The Australian Defense Attache Team, here, running the ceremony. Two sharp looking Officers.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:28:59 MDT

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The Australian Defense Attache Team, here, running the ceremony. Two sharp looking Officers. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque19.jpg

LTCOL Gary Barnes, CSC, Australian Assistant Defense Attache.He was the Master of Ceremonies.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:28:40 MDT

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LTCOL Gary Barnes, CSC, Australian Assistant Defense Attache.He was the Master of Ceremonies. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque21.jpg

The Australian Ambassodor and the Australian Defense Attaché.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:28:33 MDT

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The Australian Ambassodor and the Australian Defense Attaché. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque22.jpg

The Aussie Team for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. It was the Ambassador, the Defense Attaché and his assistant.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:28:23 MDT

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The Aussie Team for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. It was the Ambassador, the Defense Attaché and his assistant. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque24.jpg

Another guest of honor was the Honorable Mayor of Olongapo, James 'Bong' Gordon.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:28:12 MDT

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Another guest of honor was the Honorable Mayor of Olongapo, James 'Bong' Gordon. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque25.jpg

These are the two troopers who posted the flags, people who don't often get on the pictures.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:28:02 MDT

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These are the two troopers who posted the flags, people who don't often get on the pictures. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque26.jpg

The set up for Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:27:52 MDT

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The set up for Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque27.jpg

Another view of the set up for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:27:40 MDT

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Another view of the set up for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque28.jpg

The Guest Speaker, the Ambassodor of Australia.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:27:26 MDT

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The Guest Speaker, the Ambassodor of Australia. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque29.jpg

The Philippine and the Australian Flags has been posted.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:27:10 MDT

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The Philippine and the Australian Flags has been posted. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque30.jpg

She was the speakers of one of the victims associations who made this ceremonypossible with their drive and contributions.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:26:59 MDT

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She was the speakers of one of the victims associations who made this ceremonypossible with their drive and contributions. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque31.jpg

The wreath are being placed.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:26:50 MDT

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The wreath are being placed. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque33.jpg

Just about all the wreath have been placed for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:26:39 MDT

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Just about all the wreath have been placed for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque37.jpg

The new plaque for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony has been unveiled and it is the largest one at the Subic Bay Hellships Memorial.

PI-Sailor — Sun, 5 Jul 2009 01:26:25 MDT

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The new plaque for the Montevideo Maru Plaque Unveiling Ceremony has been unveiled and it is the largest one at the Subic Bay Hellships Memorial. - 090701AussieHellshipPlaque38.jpg