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HMAS Perth I

d guests attend the HMAS Perth I memorial foundation ceremony, commemorating the Battle of Saunda Strait, at Training Ship Perth in Fremantle, WA. Story by Petty Officer Keigan Gunther. Photos by Able Seaman Connor Morrison.
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HMAS Perth I Memorial unveiled

07/03/202511/03/2025 Posted by Mike Hughes 1407 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth, HMAS Perth I, WWII

The HMAS Perth I memorial was inaugurated in East Fremantle recently by the Governor of Western Australia Chris Dawson and

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HMAS Perth's Leading Seaman Joshua Paynter, left, and Able Seaman Aidan Judd visit Kanchanaburi War Cemetery in Thailand during a regional presence deployment. Story by Chief Petty Officer Joshua Scanlon. Photos by Leading Seaman Ernesto Sanchez.
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Connected stories a powerful reminder

02/10/2024 Posted by Mike Hughes 1030 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth, HMAS Perth I, Regional Presence Deployment, Thailand, WWII

HMAS Perth recently reinforced its long-standing connection with Thailand during a meaningful port visit to Sattahip as part of a

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HMAS Perth III crew gathered on the flight deck to commemorate the losses of Perth I and USS Houston in 1942. Story by Lieutenant Commander Matthew Paes. Photo courtesy HMAS Perth III.
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HMAS Perth III remembers Perth I in Sunda Strait

15/03/202318/03/2023 Posted by Mike Hughes 2271 Views 0 Comments HMAS Perth, HMAS Perth I, WWII

Sailing through the Sunda Strait between border protection operations, the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Perth III paid homage to sailors from HMAS

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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. Story by Lieutenant Gary McHugh. Photo by Leading Seaman Craig Walton.
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Loss of HMAS Perth I remembered

04/03/202204/03/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1571 Views 1 Comment HMAS Perth I, Thai-Burma railway, WWII

HMAS Perth III visited Fremantle recently for events commemorating the 80th anniversary of the sinking of HMAS Perth I and

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