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The Rye War Memorial commemorates the Unknown Soldier and Greek and Allied servicemen who died in service or were killed in action.
Location
Address: | Point Nepean Road, Rye, 3941 |
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State: | VIC |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -38.370211 Long: 144.822336 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Monument |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Saturday 28th October, 1995 |
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Front Inscription
"Dedicated to the Unknown Soldier and fallen Greek and Allied servicemen"
Lest We Forget
Rye R.S.L. Sub-Branch
Left Side Inscription
This monument has been erected by the Greek Women`s Group of Rye and Peninsula, the Greek community and with the generous support of the public who also reside in this area.
28th October 1995
Back Inscription
To those who gave us the gift of freedom and dignity, a small token of our appreciation.
Thanking you for the great sacrifice and brave struggles.
Your glory will shine forever and your brilliant example will guide us in the future.
Right Side Inscription
Source: MA,RSLV[ Inscription in Greek ]
Mortals of immortal parents here lie
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