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The Vyner Brooke Tragedy

The Vyner Brooke Tragedy

16 February 2025

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Commemoration Service for the 65 Australian Army Nurses aboard the SS Vyner Brooke when it was sunk by the Japanese in WW2.

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Commemoration Service to remember the 65 Australian Army Nurses aboard the SS Vyner Brooke when it was sunk by the Japanese in WW2. 12 nurses were lost at sea, 21 massacred by a Japanese patrol and 8 died as prisoners of war.

Event Information

Hosted byApplecross Sub-Branch of RSLWA
Time10:20 AM - 11:45 AM
CostNil
Contact DetailsHelen Pickering
applecross.rsl@gmail.com
0408934573

Location

Nurses' Memorial, Point Walter Reserve, Honour Ave, Bicton.
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