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27-September-2011 (Graeme Saunders)
27-September-2011 (Graeme Saunders)

Photographs supplied by Graeme Saunders / Sandra Brown

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
State:VIC
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -38.370211
Long: 144.822336
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:Multiple

Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Saturday 28th October, 1995
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

[ Inscription in Greek ]

Mortals of immortal parents here lie

Source: MA,RSLV
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