Baldivis War Memorial

31/05/2026

Honouring a Baldivis Son
Arthur Peter Knight

Arthur Peter Knight grew up in Baldivis and attended the old Baldivis Primary School. Like so many young men from this district, he left the quiet country life to serve his country during the Second World War. He joined the Royal Australian Navy and served as a Stoker aboard HMAS Armidale.

On the 1st December 1942, during operations in the Timor Sea, the Armidale came under intense Japanese air attack. Arthur Peter Knight was one of the brave sailors who went down with the ship. He was just 26 years old.

He never returned to the farm lands and peaceful surroundings of Baldivis. He never got to see the community grow in to what it is today. But his sacrifice left a lasting mark on the place he once called home.

The Baldivis War Memorial stands today as a proud tribute to Arthur Peter Knight, the crew of HMAS Armidale and all those who have served or are currently serving in the defence force. It ensures that they are always remembered by the community they left behind.

This is the power of local memorials. They keep alive the stories of ordinary young Australians who walked these same streets and paddocks before heading off to war. Some never to return.

To everyone in the community who continues to honour the sacrifices of our military veterans — Thank You.

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* Thank you to She’ll Be Right Mate for this lovely tribute the Baldivis War Memorial, Arthur Peter Knight and the crew of HMAS Armidale.

24/04/2026

17/04/2026

ANZAC Day Dawn Service
Saturday 25th April
Service commences: 5.45am

Baldivis War Memorial
Corner of Arpenteur Drive & Clyde Avenue, Baldivis

Limestone Coast Brewing Baldivis will be open at 6.00am for takeaway bacon & egg burgers.

You can pre-order now via the Limestone Coast website: https://www.lcb.beer/pages/anzac-day-at-limestone-coast-brewing-baldivis

Takeaway coffee will also be available.

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01/12/2025

On the 1st of December 1942, the Australian warship HMAS Armidale was sunk by Japanese bombers in the Arafura Sea, after fending off several earlier attacks.

Of the 149 crew members on board, only 49 survived, with many suffering harrowing conditions in lifeboats and on a raft before being rescued.

Edward 'Teddy' Sheean, was posthumously awarded the Victoria Cross Medal for his actions. Firing his gun, hitting several enemy aircraft, until he went down with the sinking ship.

Sailor Arthur Peter Knight, who grew up in Baldivis was also killed during the attack.

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