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Wreaths prior to being laid by invited guests at the HMAS Perth (I) Memorial Foundation ceremony commemorating the Battle of Saunda Strait held at Training Ship Perth in Fremantle, Western Australia. Photos: Able Seaman Connor Morrison
07 Mar 2025
Navy, Air Force
News

Memorial unveiled to the public

The HMAS Perth I memorial is inaugurated in East Fremantle, to commemorate the ship's loss in 1942.

Commemoration & history
HMAS Perth III crew gathered on the flight deck to commemorate the losses of Perth I and USS Houston in 1942. Photo courtesy HMAS Perth III
16 Mar 2023
Navy
Editorial

Pausing to remember in the Sunda Strait

HMAS Perth III, pays homage to sailors from HMAS Perth I and USS Houston who fought in the Battle of Sunda Strait, 81 years ago.

Ceremonies & events | Commemoration & history
Members of the Service Attachés and Advisers Group tour RAAF Base Amberley in Brisbane as part of their engagement program.
27 Oct 2022
Navy, Army, Air Force
News

Brisbane bases and industry in the spotlight

The Service Attachés and Advisers Group concluded this year’s program with a trip to Defence bases and industry sites.

Capability & technology
Post Commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 12163, James Maughmer, lays a wreath during a service held in Fremantle commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait. Photo: Leading Seaman Craig Walton
02 Mar 2022
Navy
News

Loss of HMAS Perth I remembered

HMAS Perth III visited Fremantle for events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Sunda Strait.

Commemoration & history

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