Date from | 11 November 2013 |
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Date to | 11 November 2013 |
Category | Last Post Ceremony |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the 20th Anniversary of the Internment of the Unknown Australian Soldier
Description
The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial each day. The ceremony commemorates more than 102,000 Australians who have given their lives in war and other operations and whose names are recorded on the Roll of Honour. At each ceremony the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour is told. Hosted by Robyn Siers, the story for this day commemorated the 20th Anniversary of the Internment of the Unknown Australian Soldier. The Address is read by Corporal Ben Roberts-Smith VC accompanied by Australia's Federation Guard.