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Cross of Sacrifice
Cross of Sacrifice

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The Cross of Sacrifice commemorates those from Millicent and District who died in service or were killed in action in World Wars One and Two.

It was originally erected to commemorate those who died in service or were killed in action in World War One.  The names of those of World War Two added at a later date. 

Location

Address:North Terrace, Millicent, 5280
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -37.588056
Long: 140.366944
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

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

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Sunday 2nd December, 1923
Front Inscription

The Great War

1914 - 1918

To the imperishable memory of those who gave their lives in the cause of liberty and justice.

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1939 - 1945
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He is not worthy to live at all who, for fear of danger or death, shunneth his country`s service or his own honour, since death  is inevitable and the fame of virtue immortal.  Sir Humphrey Gilbert

Source: MA,RVWM
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