Ashfield RSL War Memorial Middle Image 0 / 0 - Prev Next Description / Background Tapered granite column mounted on a sandstone base. A red flame of remembrance is attached to the top of the structure. There is also a plaque which is indicative of the special relationship that now exits between Australia and Turkey. Inscription Column: LEST WE FORGET Plaque: "Those heroes that shed their blood and lost their lives... You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and the Mehmets to us. Where they lie side by side now here in this country of ours... You mothers', who sent their sons from faraway countries wipe away the tears. Your sons are now lying in our bosom and are in peace after having lost their lives on this land. They have become our sons as well." Mustafa Kemal Ataturk Commander of the Turkish forces at Gallipoli First President of the Republic of Turkey. Donated by the Turkish Youth Association. Do you know more about this war Memorial? Click here to learn how you can contribute Sidebar Address 374 Liverpool Road Ashfield NSW 2131 Local Government Area Inner West Council Setting Building – outside Memorial type Column/pillar Recorded by Mr Rusty Priest AM, former RSL State President (NSW Branch) Conflict/s All conflicts