Andreas Leonakis is currently completing his fourth annual Solo Anzac Remembrance walk for The Battle of Crete, raising much needed funds for Mates4Mates at Milton.
Along his 620km trek, Andreas has shared the remarkable historical event with local communities whilst raising funds for Mates4Mates, an organisation which provides much needed services for returned veterans and their families, through many different rehabilitation and educational programs.
Andreas first began his trek at the Paniyiri Festival, going up through Cunninghams Gap. Once he arrived in the Southern Downs he continued through to Warwick, Killarney, Stanthorpe and onto the border of Queensland and New South Wales at Wallangarra and then back again.
This year, Andreas has done the walk to mark the 78th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, which was one of the most significant, and most under reported battles of World War II.
This last battle for the defence of Greece against the Nazis was critical in leading to the ultimate defeat of Hitler, and a direct bearing on the freedoms we enjoy here, today.
Through this conflict in Crete, it formed an everlasting relationship and bond between the Cretans and Anzac forces. Many Cretans sacrificed their own lives in order for the Anzacs to live.
To follow Andreas on his journey, head to his Facebook page: Battle of Crete ANZAC Remembrance Walk.
