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The monument was dedicated and presented by the French Government to commemorate those from Port Pirie and Districts who died in service or were killed in action in France during World War One.

Location

Address:Memorial Drive, Memorial Park, Port Pirie, 5540
State:SA
Area:AUS
GPS Coordinates:Lat: -33.17995
Long: 138.007031
Note: GPS Coordinates are approximate.
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Details

Monument Type:Monument
Monument Theme:Conflict
Sub-Theme:WW1
Actual Event Start Date:04-August-1914
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Actual Event End Date:28-June-1919
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Dedication

Actual Monument Dedication Date:Wednesday 13th March, 2002
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Front Inscription

This memorial was officially unveiled by His Excellency Mr Pierre Viaux French Ambassador to Australia who on behalf of the French Government unveiled this memorial in remembrance of the young men from Port Pirie and Districts who gave their lives during the WWI conflict on the battlefields of France.

May the memory of great sacrifices in a common cause keep France and Australia together forever in bonds of friendship and esteem.

Wednesday 13th March 2002

Mayor Port Pirie Regional Council
Mr Ken Madigan

Left Side Inscription
Back Inscription
Right Side Inscription
Inscription in Proximity
Source: MA,RVWM
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