ANZAC Day 2022 Archives - CONTACT magazine

Australian Army soldiers start the 10km Run Army event in Brisbane on Sunday, 24 April 2022. Story by Major Mark Beretta. Photo by Corporal Sagi Biderman.

Fun Run raises more than $150,000 for Legacy

06/05/202206/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2240 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, ARH Tiger, Run Army

Army’s second annual Run Army community fun run raised more than $150,000 for Legacy to support veterans and their families. CAPTION: Australian

Air Force Roulettes conduct an aerobatic display during the Anzac Weekend Air Show 2022 at West Sale airport in Gippsland, Victoria. Story by Flight Lieutenant Nick O’Connor.

News Royal Australian Air Force

RAAF turns on an exhilarating show in Sale

29/04/202229/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 3049 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, No. 100 Squadron, PC-21, RAAF East Sale, Roulettes

An array of Royal Australian Air Force aircraft, old and new, thrilled a crowd of more than 10,000 people during

The unveiled headstone of recently identified First World War Australian Army soldier Driver Albert Nicholson at Adelaide Cemetery in Villers-Bretonneux, France. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly.

Australian Army Europe History News

Headstone unveiled for WWI soldier Albert Nicholson

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2973 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Unrecovered War Casualties – Army, Villers-Bretonneux, WWI

More than 104 years after his death, the grave of 21-year-old WWI soldier, No. 10778 Driver Albert Nicholson is now marked

Bombardier Christopher Dawson Army holds an unmanned aerial vehicle used on its first domestic mission during Operation Bushfire Assist. Story by Captain Catalina Martinez Pinto.

ADF People

Drone operator returns to bushfire town for Anzac Day

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1696 Views 0 Comments 9th Regiment Royal Australian Artillery, ANZAC Day 2022, Army Reserve, Operation Bushfire Assist

A bombardier who flew daily drone missions to support fire relief efforts in eastern Victoria in 2019, returned on Anzac

Commander of the 7th Brigade, Brigadier Michael Say, leads the Australian Army contingent in the Brisbane City Anzac Day parade. Story and photo by Major Roger Brennan.

Australian Army News Pacific

Pacific mateship on show in Anzac Day parade

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1971 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, ANZAC Day 2022, Gallipoli Barracks, Republic of Fiji Military Forces

Personnel from the Australian Army’s 7th Brigade gathered across Gallipoli Barracks to commemorate Anzac Day, and also took part in

Musician Francis White sounds the Last Post during the Commonwealth memorial service in Gallipoli, Turkey. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF People History

Anzac Cove service poignant for bugler

29/04/202208/05/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1914 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli, Turkey, WWI

The haunting tune of a lone bugler sounding the Last Post during the dawn service on Anzac Day is emotive

Australian Army Band musician Corporal Laura Burden holds a photo of her great-uncle, Private Richard Bainbridge Brooker who served at Gallipoli in 1915. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF People History

Anzac Day 2022: a family connection at Anzac Cove

29/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1906 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli, WWI

Standing at Anzac Cove in Gallipoli for the dawn service on Anzac Day is a powerful moment for any Australian.

Lieutenant Commander Blake Newman and Able Seaman Mikayla Cocks lay a wreath at Mother’s Memorial, Toowoomba, on behalf of HMAS Toowoomba at the Anzac Day wreath-laying ceremony. Story by Lieutenant Commander Blake Newman. Photo by Bradley Richardson.

History News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Toowoomba home for Anzac Day

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1859 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, HMAS Toowoomba

Sailors and officers of the Anzac-class frigate HMAS Toowoomba (II) have commemorated Anzac Day in the ship’s namesake city of Toowoomba

Australian Navy aviation technician Able Seaman Adrian Ebenwaldner from Australia’s Federation Guard stands at attention as part of the catafalque party during the 2022 Anzac Day Dawn Service at Gallipoli. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF People History

Remembering Galloping Jack at Gallipoli

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1792 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Australia’s Federation Guard, Gallipoli

Anzac Day this year was significant for Navy aviation technician Able Seaman Adrian Ebenwaldner as he reflected on his family’s

HMAS Glenelg crew members at the Cocos (Keeling) Islands' community Anzac Day dawn service, with Royal Australian Air Force and Australian Federal Police personnel. Story by Lieutenant Commander Alexander Finnis.

News Royal Australian Navy

HMAS Glenelg crew stepped ashore for remote commemoration

28/04/202228/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1970 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Cocos (Keeling) Islands, HMAS Glenelg

The crew of HMAS Glenelg commemorated Anzac Day at one of the most remote and distant parts of Australia – the

The medals of No. 252 Private Thomas Lowe, of Mitiamo, Victoria, in front of the 8th Light Horse Regiment panel at the Lone Pine Memorial, Gallipoli, on Anzac Day. Story by Lieutenant Anthony Martin. Photo by Corporal David Cotton.

ADF People History Veterans

Medals taken to battlefield in family tribute

28/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2018 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Gallipoli, Lone Pine, Turkey, WWI

Anzac Day was particularly significant for Petty Officer Geri Martin as the medals of her great-grandfather were taken to the

Australian Defence Force and New Zealand Defence Force personnel stand by the cenotaph after the Anzac Day commemorations in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. Story and photo by Captain Edward Pym.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans

How Anzac Day was commemorated in the Middle East

28/04/202228/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2172 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Middle East

Following a two-year hiatus because of COVID-19 restrictions, Anzac Day was commemorated in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, on April

Crowds line the strreet to see the ANZAC Day march in Camden, NSW. Photo by Leading Seaman David Cox.

ADF News Veterans Videos

Defence supports post-pandemic ANZAC-Day events at home and abroad

25/04/202226/04/2022 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2226 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

On Anzac Day, we remember not only the Australian & New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who died on 25

Australian Army soldier Warrant Officer Class Two Michael Dowling from Headquarters 1st Division in Brisbane is heading home to Norfolk Island to commemorate Anzac Day, his first in his hometown in over 20 years. Story by Captain Jessica O’Reilly. Photo by Private Nicole Dorrett.

ADF People History

Norfolk Island bound this Anzac Day

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 2604 Views 0 Comments 1st Division, ANZAC Day 2022

As Australian Army soldiers finalise their plans for Anzac Day, Warrant Officer Class Two Michael Dowling from Headquarters 1st Division

Lance Corporal Samuel Kemp from 1st Military Police Battalion is returning to his hometown of Murgon, Queensland, to join in the local community events to commemorate Anzac Day 2022. Story by Captain Evita Ryan.

ADF People

Heading home to Murgon for Anzac Day

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1008 Views 0 Comments 1st Military Police Battalion, ANZAC Day 2022

When Lance Corporal Samuel Kemp was five years of age, his parents searched for an affordable acreage property in Queensland

ADF People History

Musician’s touching tribute

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1102 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, Villers-Bretonneux, WWI

More than 105 years after his death, the name and legacy of Private No. 5104 Matthew Tubman lives on. CAPTION:

Major Christopher Pitman from Australia's Federation Guard pauses to reflect at the headstone of fallen Australian soldier from the First World War in Villers-Bretonneux Military Cemetery, France. Story by Captain Sarah Kelly. Photo by Corporal John Solomon.

ADF People History

Reflections of the past and their lasting impact

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1706 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022, WWI

In a quiet moment among rehearsals, Australia’s Federation Guard Major officer commanding Christopher Pitman paid his respects to his great

Warrant Officer Class One Mick Patman is the Headquarters 7th Brigade artificer sergeant major at Gallipoli Barracks in Brisbane. Story by Major Roger Brennan. Photo by Corporal Nicole Dorrett.

ADF People

Calling the units as they march on Anzac Day

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1919 Views 0 Comments 7th Brigade, ANZAC Day 2022

Warrant Officer Class One Michael Patman will be part of ABC Brisbane’s Anzac Day team providing commentary about 7th Brigade units as they

Sergeant Jason Hoare from 5th Aviation Regiment conducts maintenance on a CH-47F Chinook helicopter at RAAF Base Townsville. Photo by Corporal Lisa Sherman.

ADF People

Home to march on Anzac Day

23/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1269 Views 0 Comments 5th Aviation Regiment, ANZAC Day 2022

This Anzac Day, being able to see familiar faces in the crowd while marching in the town of Geraldton, Western

Rosalie Primary School Year 6 students laying a memorial wreath at their Dawn Service at the State War Memorial in Kings Park Perth WA. Story by Bourke . Photo - Video clip.

Australian Army Lest We Forget News Veterans Videos

Perth students commemorate Anzac Day…slightly early

22/04/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 1918 Views 0 Comments ANZAC Day 2022

Students from Rosalie Primary School’s Year 6 class in Perth held their own, slightly early, Dawn Service on Wednesday, 6

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