Battle of Crete Memorial Ceremonies

Photos by MC2 Kelly Agee, Public Affairs

During the week of May 15, Battle of Crete memorial ceremonies were held across the island in remembrance of the 80th anniversary of the battles that took place during WWII. Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, NSA Souda Bay's commanding officer, attended a flag hoisting at the Firka Fotress in Chania and laid wreaths at the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Memorial in Chania, the Greek - New Zealand Memorial in Chania, the British Commonwealth Memorial at the Allied War Cemetery in Souda, the German War Cemetery in Maleme and the Battle of Crete Memorial at the Maleme Airport.

The flags of Greece, Austrialia, the United Kingdom and New Zealand are raised at Firka Fortress in Chania during the Battle of Crete Commemoration Opening Ceremony on May 21.

Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, renders a salute during the Opening Ceremony of the Battle of Crete Commemoration held at the Firka Fortress in Chania on May 21.

Navy Capt. Rafael C. Facundo, commanding officer, NSA Souda Bay, lays a wreath at the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps Memorial in Chania on May 21.

Wreaths are displayed at the German War Cemetery in Maleme on May 23.

Military leaders salute at the Battle of Crete Memorial during the Closing Ceremony at the Maleme Airport on May 23.