The service and sacrifice of the Anzacs who defended Greece during the world wars has been permanently recognised in Nelson Bay.
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A white plaque commemorating the men and women who defended Greece during WWI and WWII was dedicated at the Apex Park war memorial on Wednesday morning.
The plaque was presented to the Nelson Bay RSL Sub-Branch in 2016 by the Consulate General of Greece in Sydney, on behalf of the Greek government.
Next to the white plaque, the text of which reads both Greek and English, is a second bronze and marble plaque.
It serves as a gesture of gratitude from the Greek Australian community for the Anzacs who “defended democracy in its birthplace during both world wars”.
The Greek Consul for Newcastle and Northern NSW, Geoff Antoniades, spoke about the history of the Anzacs in Greece.
“It’s good people know exactly what happened, especially during the second world war,” Mr Antoniades said after the service.
The dedication was conducted by Greek Orthodox priest, Father Nicholas Scordilis, from the Holy Apostles Church Newcastle.
Alf Carpenter, a 100 year old WWII veteran who served in Crete in 1941, from Hamilton, was a special guest to the service.
Members of the Port Stephens community who are Greek including Jim Papadopoulos from Nelson Bay Medical Group and James Gregoratos, manager from Wests Nelson Bay Digger, also attended.
Ellie-Marie Watts
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
A journalist with 10 years experience, Ellie-Marie connects readers to the stories that matter in their communities. A Port Stephens-based news, sport and event writer and photographer with a passion for human interest features.
