Statue of Man Alexander Diakos

Fitting Tribute

The Alexander Diakos Statue is a Memorial to the First Greek to die during the Second World War. It stands over his actual Grave - I’m informed - and is a fitting tribute to the fist loss.

Fitting Tribute

The Alexander Diakos Statue is a Memorial to the First Greek to die during the Second World War. It stands over his actual Grave - I’m informed - and is a fitting tribute to the fist loss.

Monument to the first Greek officer to die fighting Italian Fascism.

Walking around Mandraki harbour we spotted this statue of Alexander Diakos tucked away among the tour boats on the waterfront. Apparently, this statue of him is over his grave and is to commemorate t...

Monument to the first Greek officer to die fighting Italian Fascism.

Walking around Mandraki harbour we spotted this statue of Alexander Diakos tucked away among the tour boats on the waterfront. Apparently, this statue of him is over his grave and is to commemorate t...

Commemorating the first Greek casualty of the Second World War

Greek Army Lieutenant Alexandros Diakos (1907–1940) was the first Greek officer to die in WWII. He died on November 1, 1940. This statue commemorating him is located near the striking Post Office b...