"To the memory of all who served in HMAS Canberra 1928-1942 Pro Rege Lege et Grege Flagship Australian Squadron 1941, Indian Ocean & Australian waters, South Alantic, assisted in sinking German Supply ship "Coburg" and captured tanker "Ketty Brovia". 1942, member of the US Task Force 44, South West Pacific Area. During landings on Guadalcanal and Tulagi sunk after enemy action at the Battle of Savo Island, 9 August 1942 Died in Action 84 Wounded 110