Lemnos Remembrance Trail website officially launched to preserve ANZAC stories

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The Australian Government Department of Veterans’ Affairs (DVA) has officially launched the Lemnos Remembrance Trail website, offering a new and accessible way to explore an often-overlooked chapter of Australia’s military history.

Available at www.lemnosremembrancetrail.gov.au, the newly unveiled site recognises the service and sacrifice of the Australian women and men who served on the Greek island of Lemnos during the First World War.

Positioned less than 100 kilometres from the Gallipoli Peninsula, Lemnos played a pivotal role as a staging post, logistical base, and medical hub during the Gallipoli campaign, whose 110th anniversary was commemorated this Anzac Day.

The digital platform, launched on 22 April, forms the first phase of the wider Lemnos Remembrance Trail project. The second phase – the physical construction of the trail itself – is expected to commence in the coming months, with completion anticipated in time for ANZAC Day 2026. 

The website offers a rich trove of rare photographic material, capturing life on Lemnos between the winter of 1914 and the winter of 1915–16. Visitors can also discover the personal stories of individuals who played a key role in this significant period, highlighting both the hardships and enduring spirit of those stationed on the island.

The project aims not only to honour the historical importance of Lemnos, but also to raise public awareness and encourage future visits to the site once the physical trail is completed. Through the website, Australians and history enthusiasts worldwide can already begin engaging with the story of Lemnos’ vital contribution to the Anzac legacy.

For more information and to explore this important chapter of history, visit www.lemnosremembrancetrail.gov.au.

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