Greek military delegation to lead Battle of Crete commemorations across Australia

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The Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand has announced the official national program of events to mark the 84th anniversary of the Battle of Crete and the Greek Campaign, to be held across Australia and New Zealand in May and June 2025.

This year’s commemorations will be headlined by the visit of a distinguished delegation from the Hellenic Ministry of Defence, reaffirming the deep and enduring ties between Greece, Australia, and New Zealand.

The delegation will be led by Vice Admiral Theodoros Mikropoulos HN, Deputy Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff, and includes Commander Dimitrios Lekkakos HN and Colonel Kyriakos Kyriakakos HC. The officials will attend commemorative events in Tasmania, Sydney, Canberra, and Melbourne, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who fought in 1941.

The Battle of Crete remains a defining chapter in the shared military history of Greece, Australia, and New Zealand. The upcoming commemorations honour the enduring spirit of resistance and the powerful legacy of friendship forged on the battlefield more than eight decades ago.

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