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25-April-2012
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The monument was dedicated and presented by the French Government to commemorate those from Port Pirie and Districts who died in service or were killed in action in France during World War One.
Location
| Address: | Memorial Drive, Memorial Park, Port Pirie, 5540 |
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| State: | SA |
| Area: | AUS |
| GPS Coordinates: | Lat: -33.17995 Long: 138.007031 Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate. |
Details
| Monument Type: | Monument |
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| Monument Theme: | Conflict |
| Sub-Theme: | WW1 |
| Actual Event Start Date: | 04-August-1914 |
| Actual Event End Date: | 28-June-1919 |
Dedication
| Actual Monument Dedication Date: | Wednesday 13th March, 2002 |
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Front Inscription
Source: MA,RVWMThis memorial was officially unveiled by His Excellency Mr Pierre Viaux French Ambassador to Australia who on behalf of the French Government unveiled this memorial in remembrance of the young men from Port Pirie and Districts who gave their lives during the WWI conflict on the battlefields of France.
May the memory of great sacrifices in a common cause keep France and Australia together forever in bonds of friendship and esteem.
Wednesday 13th March 2002
Mayor Port Pirie Regional Council
Mr Ken Madigan
Monument details supplied by Monument Australia - www.monumentaustralia.org.au
