WW I Veterans of Sestiere di S. Polo - Venice, Italy
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N 45° 26.240 E 012° 19.624
33T E 290941 N 5035010
Large memorial to those from the Sestiere di San Polo who gave their lives ij service during the First World War.
Waymark Code: WMXJ0G
Location: Veneto, Italy
Date Posted: 01/17/2018
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Marble memorial marker is located on the wall of the school adjacent to the entrance to the church of Frari, in the San Polo neighbourhood.
During the First World War, the Royal Army lost over 700,000 men, the majority in fighting the Austro-Hungarian Empire in northern Italy. No region was left unscathed. this marker lists 103 soldiers from San Polo who died between 1915 and 1918.
Marker text reads (from Italian)
In Times of War
Eternally Remembered,
The Faith, Virtue and Glory
Of Our Heroes
The Parishioners of Frari, San Polo
MCMXV - MCMXVIII
Private or Public Monument?: Private
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: The Parishioners of Frari, San Polo
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Physical Address of Monument: Frari Square, San Polo 3072 - 30125 Venice, Veneto Italy
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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed
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