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75th   Anniversary for the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign

16/4/2016

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The commemoration in 2016 , of the 75th Anniversary for the   second  Anzac Campaign  , the Battles  of Greece and Crete has been identified by the Australian Government  as one of the Significant Anniversaries to be commemorated during the Anzac Centenary period 2014-2018.
 
http://www.centenaryofanzac.nsw.gov.au/whats-on/commemorative-service-marking-the-75th-anniversary-of-the-battle-of-crete-and-the-greek-campaign/?date=2016-04-16 
 
 
The wreath laying ceremony  commemorating  75th   Anniversary for the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign will be  on at 2 pm  Sat 16 April 2016  at The Cenotaph Martin Place Sydney. 
 
His Excellency General the Honourable David Hurley AC DSC (Ret’d), Governor of New South Wales will attend this ceremony  and lay the first wreath.  In addition  the Guest of Honour  will be Lieutenant General Konstantinos GKATZOGIANNIS, Chief of Staff   of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff .   
There will also be in attendance  nearly 100  wreath layers  consisting of official representatives of the NSW and Australian Parliaments , Consulates General , Australian military officers and  Anzac families and schools.  In particular  surviving Anzacs of the Anzac Centenary  that served in Greece and Crete will also be present .  A Catafalque Party and  Military band will  officiate the  proceedings. 
 
Because of the significance of the anniversary   seven members of  the  Greek Presidential Guard  will be coming from Greece to participate at the Cenotaph Commemorative  wreath laying service.   This  is  a high honour to commemorate the  Anzacs  of Greece and  Crete.
 
 The  Presidential Guard is an elite ceremonial unit that guards the Greek Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, the Presidential Mansion  and the gate of Evzones camp in Athens.
 
The unit is famous around the world for its unique traditional uniform, which has evolved from the clothes worn by the klephts  who fought the Ottoman occupation of Greece. The most visible item of this uniform is the fustanella, a kilt-like garment. Their proven valour and peculiar dress turned them into a popular image for the Greek soldier. You can see images of the Presidential  guard  HERE
  
We have attached  special 75th Anniversary Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign edition of the Greek Australian Alliance. Please share with  your  family and  friends . 
 
As the wreath laying service is  a public event and in order to   encourage public participation  of  this significant Anzac Centenary anniversary we respectfully request  you to advise your family and friends  of this  commemorative event. 
  
You are all welcome to visit the Photographic Exhibition Commemorating the Anzacs of the  Battle of Crete and the Greek campaign located on George Street just around the corner and south of Martin Place .
 
This exhibition has been installed by Transport for NSW.
 
 
Additional Events  Commemorating   75th   Anniversary for the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign
 
 Saturday 16th April 2016   7 pm 
 
Battle of Crete Ball hoisted Cretan Association of Sydney  at Fontana Amorosa Functions, 29 Forbes Street, Liverpool
 
The  Annual Ball for the Battle of Crete annual event has been held for nearly 50 years  and in the presence of the Consul General of the Hellenic Republic and representatives from the Australian armed forces and Greek community organisations  .http://www.cretannsw.com.au/
 
Sunday     17th   April 2016    9.30 am
 
Memorial Service , Greek Orthodox Archdiocese,  Cleveland and Regent   St    Redfern   .  An annual event commemorating the fallen Anzacs and Greek people during the Battle of Crete and the Greek campaign (Note this  a new  date  for  this service )
 
Tuesday 19th  April 2016    6 pm
 
Open forum discussion  on Current Challenges for Greece in South East Europe Lt General Konstandinos  Gkatsogiannis -   Hellenic  Club  Level 5, 251 Elizabeth St, Sydney  http://www.hellenicclub.net.au/
 
Friday   22nd April until   30th September 2016   
                     
Unique Photographic Exhibition    "Anzacs in Greece THEN and NOW'.   National Maritime Museum 2 Murray Street Darling Harbour    Sydney  http://www.anmm.gov.au/
 
Friday 22nd April until Tuesday 3rd May 2016
75th  Anniversary of the 2nd Anzac Campaign - the Battles of Greece and Crete Photographic and Video Display Ramsgate RSL, Ramsgate Road & Chuter Avenue Sans Souci http://www.ramsgatersl.com.au/
 
Friday   22nd April 6pm 2016
 
Ramsgate RSL sub-Branch Annual Anzac Dinner – Commemorating the Battles of Greece and Crete Ramsgate RSL Ramsgate Road & Chuter Avenue Sans Souci   http://www.ramsgatersl.com.au/
 
 
Monday  25th April Anzac  Day
 
Anzac Day March  Cretan Association of NSW  , Lemnian Association Of NSW  and Greek RSL Sub Branch  members participating in the Sydney Anzac day march
 
 
Monday  25th April Anzac  Day  3pm
 
NRL  Roosters v Dragons Allianz  Stadium   TBC     -Anzac Day NRL match acknowledgment of the Anzacs of Greece and Crete 
 
 
Sunday     15th May   2016   11.00 am  
 
Memorial Service Garrison Church corner Argyle   and Lower Fort St    Millers Point (Rocks) Sydney   .  This an  annual event commemorating the fallen Anzacs and Greek people during the Battle of Crete and the Greek campaign (Note this  a new  date  for  this service )
 
 
Saturday 4th June 
 
ANZ Stadium  Olympic Park  Australia v Greece friendly  TBC     - Football Australia  international  match acknowledgment of the Anzacs of Greece and Crete 
 
 
Monday 6th June  pm
 
Photographic Exhibition using rare photos taken by Anzacs   at  Wollondilly Shire Council  (more details to follow )
 
 
Monday 29th August 
 
Photographic Exhibition using rare photos taken by Anzacs   at  Narellan Library  Cnr Queen & Elyard St, Narellan
 
 
Friday 28th October  
 
OHI Day commemorations dedicated to the Anzacs of Greece and  Crete   Anzac Memorial Hyde park , Sydney .   

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