The ceremony, organized by the Alcácer do Sal branch of the League of Combatants, took place at the memorial on Aviadores Avenue. The branch president, fuzileiro chief sergeant João Laranjo, gave a speech. Two wreaths were laid, one from the branch and another from the Municipality, represented by the Municipal Assembly president, Gabriel Geraldo, and secretary Vanessa Silva, on behalf of the Mayor.
Portugal sent over 137,000 soldiers to three battlefronts. From Alcácer, 349 soldiers departed, five of whom fell in combat.
