With the annual Remembrance Day observation occurring on Saturday, the Millicent RSL has again erected a field of cross poppies to honour those local service personnel who have died in battle or since.
Dozens of white wooden crosses with red poppies for remembrance have been placed in the ground alongside the Millicent Cross of Sacrifice.
This tradition dates back to the 1990s and was initiated by then Millicent RSL president and one-time British merchant mariner Syd Pelling (now deceased).
Mr Pelling adopted the field of cross poppies concept from a similar annual display in the Prince Henry Gardens on North Terrace, Adelaide.
The cross poppies were placed into the ground on Saturday by members of the Millicent RSL and the words “Lest we Forget” were spray-painted on the grass.
Members of the public are encouraged to attend the Remembrance Day service which commences at 10.45am on Saturday.
Millicent RSL vice president Bruce Clayson said local schools and dignitaries had been invited to participate.
“The service will be conducted by our honorary chaplain, retired pastor Paul Hales,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Millicent RSL is taking part in the annual nationwide Poppy Appeal to benefit veteran charities.
It is also arranging a special commemorative event next month to mark the Centenary of the Millicent Cross of Sacrifice.
