ANZAC Memorials

[MAGNA]

25th April each year in Australia is ANZAC day. Originally to commerorate those who fought in the First World War in the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.

It has grown to encompass all conflicts since then including WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and now Afghanistan and the Gulf.

The first pictures here are of Albany, the last stop for the Corps on it's way to WWI. King George Sound is the first picture where the fleet was moored. Others of Albany and the harbour channel, a natural entrance way to the port. US submarines operated from Albany in WWII and there are visitors from servicemen and their families at times.

There were fort facilities covering the channel and the Sound during both wars which are now being restored.

The last pictures are of the Light Horse memorial on Mount Clarence. Made of bronze it is a replica of a memorial in Port Said. There is a dawn service up at this memorial every ANZAC day and it is well attended. Another service and march is held in York Street later in the day. Again well attended.

The service at the statue itself at dawn is an eerie experience, as if a lot of people are looking over your shoulder - especially when the bugle plays.

[MAGNA]

The memorial itself and part of the town.

[cyberia]

Magna, what tune does the bugler play at Australian memorial services?

[MAGNA]

If I remember right there are two. One is the last post. I can't really remember the name of the other but I will be hearing it again tomorrow.

I won't be at the dawn service unfortunately.

[Geek44]

'The Last Post'.

I was surprised to learn that the fleet that sailed to Gallipoli was escorted by elements of the Japanese navy.

[MAGNA]

Yes that's right. there is a picture of the fleet in king George Sound but I haven't been able to find it.

[cyberia]

I searched around for international memorial tunes to head this section, but all I could find was Taps.

[LAH 1 SS]

25 APRIL 2008 AUSTRALIAN TIME 9:00AM


To our old soldiers from the first world war who are no longer with us, our second world war, malayan, korean, vietnam, desert storm, east timor, iraq and lastly afaganistan who have paid the ultimate sacrifice long shall your memory and deeds be not forgotten. to the veterans who are still alive and remembering you on this day may we take you into our hearts and minds and celebrate this day with you. to our new soldiers in all conflicts be that iraq afganistan and east timor may you be safe and get home to your families. today is your day and our nation stands in deep respect for what you have done you are true hereos. so today as the bugle plays the last post and at the going down of the sun " WE WILL REMEMBER THEM "

[Wustenfuchs]

Originally Posted by LAH 1 SS

25 APRIL 2008 AUSTRALIAN TIME 9:00AM


To our old soldiers from the first world war who are no longer with us, our second world war, malayan, korean, vietnam, desert storm, east timor, iraq and lastly afaganistan who have paid the ultimate sacrifice long shall your memory and deeds be not forgotten. to the veterans who are still alive and remembering you on this day may we take you into our hearts and minds and celebrate this day with you. to our new soldiers in all conflicts be that iraq afganistan and east timor may you be safe and get home to your families. today is your day and our nation stands in deep respect for what you have done you are true hereos. so today as the bugle plays the last post and at the going down of the sun " WE WILL REMEMBER THEM "

--AMEN!

[Geek44]

Nice one LAH.