The bridge has been named “The Bridge of Friendship Between Australia and France” and is the culmination of significant collaboration and support between the Amiens City Council and the 1 Field Squadron RAE Association.

The Bridge is donated through generous contributions made to Associations affiliated with the Australian Army Corps of Royal Australian Engineers. These Associations can be found here.

The Royal Australian Engineer Foundation is proud to partner with 1 Field Squadron RAE Association as the major donors.

On the 8th of August 1918, in Amiens – France, the Australian Army Engineers (Sappers), demonstrated incredible courage, determination, and initiative under fire. It was the first day of the Battle of Amiens. On that one day, three Australian Sappers were nominated for the Victoria Cross. There were 15 high-level decorations awarded to Australian Army engineers on that day. There were another 13 decorations awarded to Australian Army engineers on 29 September 1918 when they helped to break through the “impregnable” Hindenburg Line. There are memorials to several Australian Army Engineer units as individuals, but nothing to commemorate the Corps of Australian Engineers. “The Bridge of Friendship Between Australia and France” is a monument commemorating the collective efforts of the Australian Engineers of WW1.

More information about the Amiens Bridge Monument can be found on the 1 Field Squadron RAE Association website. Click here. 

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