1980

The Hellenic Sub Branch of the RSL was first formed in Melbourne following meetings with Victoria’s longest serving RSL President Mr Bruce Ruxton MBE OBE AM and Greek Australian ex-servicemen. The sub branch promotes the contribution of Greeks to the Australian War Effort over the 20th century and beyond. The current President is Mr Steve Kyritsis, a Vietnam War veteran who has written two books highlighting the contribution of Greek Australians that fought as part of the Australian Military forces in WW1, WW2 and the Vietnam War.