The anchor from HMAS Perth (II) arrives.

The memorial is now the proud owner of an anchor from HMAS Perth (II).

The anchor was found by the Foundation’s project manager, Cmdr Jim O’Neil (ANC Rtd), and with the help of John Hack, representing the Lions Clubs of WA, organised the transporting it from a shed in Albany.

The anchor being moved in position in front flag mast at the memorial site.

The president of the HMAS *Perth* (I) Memorial Foundation, Mike Bailey, (on the left) and Lions WA representative, John Hack, pose with the new acquisition to the memorial.

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This is a Memorial which commemorates the loss of HMAS Perth (I), dedicated to the lost Crew, the survivors who were imprisoned; enslaved in prisoner of war camps and those who finally returned to Australia bearing the scars of their suffering for the duration of their lives

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