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RNZN Participation Far East Strategic Reserve 1955-1971

John Bullock

The plaque commemorating Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ships (HMNZS) of the Far East Strategic Reserve (FESR) from 1955 to 1971 is located at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance.
This plaque specifically honours the contribution of New Zealand’s naval forces during the Cold War, particularly their involvement in the Far East Strategic Reserve in Southeast Asia, alongside Australian, British, and other Commonwealth naval forces.

The Shrine of Remembrance is one of Melbourne’s most prominent memorials dedicated to all Australian service personnel, and it houses various plaques and monuments that commemorate different periods of military history. The FESR plaque is part of this wider tribute to the countries and services that contributed to peacekeeping and defence operations during that time.

Location Details:

  • Address: Shrine of Remembrance, St Kilda Rd, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia.
  • Plaque Placement: Typically, memorial plaques in the Shrine are located within the grounds or in one of the internal chambers dedicated to Australian military history.
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