Gallipoli Campaign Commemorative Program on Lemnos - 3 May 2023

 

The Australian Pier Memorial, north of Moudros. Photo Jim Claven.

The Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee has been advised by the Regional Authorities on Lemnos of the following program of events for the annual commemoration of the Gallipoli campaign to be held this year on 3rd May 2023.

Program of Commemorative Events in "Honor and Memory of the Fallen in the Gallipoli Campaign"

Date: Wednesday, 3 May 2023

Location: The Commonwealth War Cemetery, Moudros.

Program:

10:30 Arrival of the Officials

10:40 Memorial Service

10:50: Wreath laying National Anthems Army Trumpet Salute

11:15 Remark by the Representative of North Aegean Region

11:20 Remark by the Mayor of Lemnos

11:25 Remark by the Representative of the Commonwealth of Australia

11:30 Remark by Government Representative Walk within the Cemetery

End of Ceremony

The ceremony is open to the public.

Anyone who is wishing to take part by representing a commemorative organization or by laying a wreath as part of the ceremony should contact the local  authorities on Lemnos. Alternatively, you may advise our Committee by emailing Jim Claven, the Secretary - on jimclaven@yahoo.com.au - who will pass on your request.

Jim Claven, Secretary

The Australian Nurse Arrive on Lemnos, August 1915. Photo Albert Savage. Courtesy State Library of NSW.