Helles Memorial, War memorial at Cape Helles, Turkey.
The Helles Memorial features a 30-meter obelisk overlooking the Dardanelles, with stone panels containing inscriptions of fallen Commonwealth soldiers.
Built in 1924, this memorial records the names of 20,886 British and Commonwealth soldiers who lost their lives during the 1915-1916 Gallipoli Campaign.
The memorial incorporates classical architectural elements designed by Sir Edwin Lutyens, reflecting both British and Mediterranean construction traditions.
Visitors can access detailed information about specific soldiers through digital databases and guided tours available at the Commonwealth War Graves center.
The memorial panels include names of five Victoria Cross recipients and several notable athletes who perished during the military operations.
GPS coordinates: 40.04583,26.17913
Latest update: March 20, 2025 00:24
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