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Charlie Parrott, the sole Australian survivor of the Battle of Crete, was presented with a commemorative award on behalf of the Armed Forces of Greece in honour of his heroic contribution last Sunday.
National pride and deep emotion permeated the commemorative events held in Melbourne on Saturday, 20 May marking the 82nd anniversary of the Battle of Crete.
Last Friday the museum exhibition titled 'Asia Minor – Reflections of Everyday Life' was launched at the monastery of Axion Estin, in Northcote, Melbourne.