Soldiers who lost their lives in the Passchendaele Campaign in World War 1 will be remembered in a 100th-anniversary memorial service at Sandgate cemetery today.
Soldiers faced appalling weather conditions throughout the battle, with only 90 out of the 508 soldiers coming out uninjured, with a number of Newcastle soldiers on the frontline.
Private Stephen Sarsfield Scott who served in 'Newcastle's Own' 35th Battalion will be one of the many soldiers remembered.
His great, great nephews will be attending the memorial service,
Regional Manager of Sandgate Cemetery Glen Aimes said they are looking forward to seeing as much of the community as possible, with 150-200 people expected to attend.
"It is critical we continue to remember the soldiers and the battles they fought," he said.
Starting at 10am, the service will include the revealing of a cross built by the Morpeth Mens' Shed, representatives from the Newcastle's RSL sub-branch, Australian Armed Forces Re-Enactment Heritage Unit and Callaghan College Wallsend Campus Band will be playing in the service.
The event will be held at Sandgate Cemetery, Maitland Road - Catholic Section 1.
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| Source: Australian War Memorial |
