World War I Veterans of the Sestiere Canaregio - Venice, Italy
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First World War Memorial to those from the Canaregio neighbourhood of Venice who served in the Royal Italian Army and Navy.
Waymark Code: WMXT8H
Location: Veneto, Italy
Date Posted: 02/23/2018
Views: 4
Marble and bronze memorial affixed to the façade of a building in the Campo San Geremia, part of the Canaregio neighbourhood. The memorial is inscribed with the dates MCMXV - MCMXVIII
" CADUTI PER UN IDEALE DI GIUSTIZI RIVIVONO CIRCONFUSI DA UNA LUCE DI GLORIA" (FALLEN FOR AN IDEAL OF JUSTICE, LIVING FOREVER IN THE LIGHT OF GLORY)"
There are 88 names listed, surrounding a stylized symbol of peace.
The memorial was sponsored by the Parish of St Geremia.
Private or Public Monument?: Other
Name of the Private Organization or Government Entity that built this Monument: Parish of St Geremia
Geographic Region where the Monument is located: Europe
Physical Address of Monument:
Campo San Geremia 335
Venice, Veneto Italy
30121
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Date the Monument or Memorial was built or dedicated: Not listed
Website for this Monument: Not listed
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