Artist’s impression of the approved memorial

The Battle of Crete Memorial Project

The Battle of Crete Memorial Project is administered by the Battle of Crete Memorial Committee of WA (BCMC) under the auspices of the Greek Australian Returned and Services League Incorporated (GARSL).

In advocating this memorial, the BCMC seeks to commemorate the courage, sacrifice and commitment of those who served and endured the Battle of Crete. In particular, Australian service personnel with direct links to Western Australia and to the people of Crete, who on so many occasions risked their lives to assist our troops.

From its inception this project has received extensive and high level support from Federal and State governments, the Greek Government together with the Greek Consul in WA, the Greek Community, the National Trust of Western Australia, the RSLWA, the City of Perth, St Andrew’s Grammar and a number of industry groups.

The Botanic Gardens and Parks Authority (formerly Kings Park Board) gave approval for the placement of a war memorial befitting the significance that the Battle of Crete has to Australian and Greek military history in the memorial precinct at Saw Avenue in Kings Park, Western Australia.

The approved memorial, which is depicted above, will provide a place of significance where people can pay their respects, learn and reflect on the Battle of Crete, and where wreath laying ceremonies may be held.

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The committee is very grateful and wishes to thank the following organizations that have provided significant financial assistance without which this project could not proceed.