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Our Committee is raising funds to create a lasting legacy telling the story of Lemnos' link to Gallipoli and Australia's Anzac story. Our projects include the Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial in Albert Park, the publication of a major new historical and pictorial publication and more. To make a donation you can also deposit directly by direct debit into the Committee's bank account: Account Name: Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee Inc; Bank: Bendigo Bank; Account No: 188010037; BSB No: 633000; Include your surname in the reference section. For further information on our legacy projects or to make a donation please contact either Lee Tarlamis 0411553009 or Jim Claven 0409402388M

Friday, 1 November 2013

Commonwealth War Graves Newseltter - East Mudros Cemetery Repairs and more

East Mudros Military Cemetery, Lemnos. Photograph Jim Claven 2013
The latest newsletter from the Commonwealth War Graves Commission has been released.

This contains lots of interesting information and links. Of particular interest is the report regarding some repairs that are being carried our at Lemnos' East Mudros War Cemetery. The report states that a section of the wall adjacent to plot 3 has collapsed. Work to repair the wall began on 1 October and will run until 20 November. During this time, access to the area will be restricted and visitors planning to visit the cemetery are advised to contact the Mediterranean Area Office in advance at maoffice@cwgc.org.

There are also interesting stories regarding the commemoration of the service of Indian sub-continent units in the First World War, as well as a story about Dunsterforce, which saw service in the middle east and central asia - occupying Baku on the Caspian Sea. Australians served in this force.

CWGC Newsletter - November 2013
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