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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 |
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State: | SA |
Area: | AUS |
GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -37.588056 Long: 140.366944 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
Monument Type: | Cross |
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Monument Theme: | Conflict |
Sub-Theme: | Multiple |
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Dedication
Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Sunday 2nd December, 1923 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,RVWMThe 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
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