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Remembrance Day

Australian Army personnel ready to take up the Australian flag from the coffin of Australian WWI soldiers being re-interred in Belgium. The soldiers were finally laid to rest after being thought missing for 90 years. Story by Corporal Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Chris Moore.
Australian Lest We Forget News Veterans 

Three previously unknown WWI soldiers identified

18/11/202229/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 216 Views 0 Comments 8th Brigade, Remembrance Day, WWI

The names of three unknown Australian soldiers, who died during some of the bloodiest fighting of World War 1, were

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Maritime Task Group Commander Commodore Mal Wise lays a wreath at the Cenotaph War Memorial Park in Singapore. Story by Flying Officer Brent Moloney. Photo by Leading Seaman Sittachai Sakonpoonpol.
Asia Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy 

Remembrance Day in Singapore reinforces ties

15/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 720 Views 0 Comments Indo-Pacific Endeavour, Remembrance Day, Singapore

Though far from home, a group of Australians commemorated Remembrance Day amongst Indo-Pacific friends at the Singapore Cricket Club’s War

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Pausing for two minutes silence during the Remembrance Day service at the Australian War Memorial at Hyde Park Corner, London. Story and photo by Lieutenant Commander John A Thompson.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy UK 

Remembrance service at Australian War Memorial London

15/11/202217/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 740 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

About 100 people paused for two minutes silence during a Remembrance Day Service at the Australian War Memorial in London.

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Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell attends the 2022 Remembrance Day service held at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Photo by Andrew Green.
Australian Army Lest We Forget News Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

Remembering the fallen

11/11/2022 Posted by Mike Hughes 439 Views 0 Comments Australian War Memorial, Chief of Defence Force, Remembrance Day

Secretary of the Department of Defence Greg Moriarty and Chief of the Defence Force General Angus Campbell were among those

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A poppy being placed on the roll of honour at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Story by Private Jacob Joseph. Photo by Corporal Nunu Campos.
ADF Australian Army History Royal Australian Air Force Royal Australian Navy Veterans 

A day to reflect and remember

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 608 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

Each year on Remembrance Day, Australians at home and abroad fall silent to remember the sacrifice of those who gave

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Lieutenant Commander Michael Hickie attending a HMAS Platypus dinner. Story by Lieutenant Commander Andrew Ragless.
ADF People History Veterans 

Veteran submariner honoured on 99th birthday

13/11/2021 Posted by Mike Hughes 705 Views 1 Comment HMAS Kuttabul, HMAS Penguin, HMAS Platypus, HMAS Sydney, Remembrance Day, Submarine

The remarkable contribution of a 99-year-old submarine commander was honoured by the Royal Australian Navy ahead of Remembrance Day. CAPTION:

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The 608 Squadron Honour Guard for the Gawler 2018 Remembrance Day memorial service. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018:  Part 3:  608 Squadron, AAFC

19/11/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2246 Views 1 Comment Remembrance Day

For 24 continuous years now, No 608 (Town of Gawler) Squadron, Australian Air Force Cadets has supported the Remembrance Day

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Catafalque Party Commander Cadet Flight Sergeant Tomasz Kocimski salutes during the Last Post. CFSGT Kocimski wears the General Flying Proficiency Badge – aged 17, he has qualified as a solo pilot in both powered aircraft and gliders. Photo by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig.
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REMEMBRANCE DAY 2018: Part 1:  604 Squadron, AAFC

12/11/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2332 Views 1 Comment Remembrance Day

For several years now, No 604 Squadron AAFC (Hampstead Barracks) has supported the Remembrance Day ceremony conducted by Modbury High

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The (New York) Evening World declared the war over in its 7 November issue. The actual Armistice document was signed at 5am on 11 November. (Library of Congress)
Australian News Veterans 

We must remember – 100 years since ‘the guns fell silent’

09/11/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1747 Views 0 Comments Armistice Day, Centenary of Armistice, Remembrance Day

All Australians are encouraged to pause on Remembrance Day 2018, the centenary of the First World War Armistice, and remember

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Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance
Australian News Veterans 

Preparing for Remembrance Day at the Shrine

13/10/2018 Posted by Brian Hartigan 1697 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day 2018 marks the centenary of the Armistice of the First World War – the end of four years

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3135 Trooper Alfred Joseph Smith, 3rd Australian Light Horse Regiment, AIF, and his great-grandson Cadet Warrant Officer Jack Lemar, No 622 Squadron, AAFC. Images supplied by Flying Officer (AAFC) Paul Lemar.
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Australian Air Force Cadets honour the fallen

16/11/201716/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 4305 Views 1 Comment 622 Squadron AAFC, Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day this year, air force cadets from No 6 Wing again honoured the sacrifice of the fallen by

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Remembrance Day 2017 at the Australian War Memorial. Photo by Jay Cronan.
ADF Australian News Veterans 

ADF commemorates Remembrance Day around the world

11/11/201711/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2597 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

Australian Defence Force personnel at home and abroad pause in memory of all those who have died in all wars on

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Modbury High School Remembrance Day ceremony participants (front row, from left): CCPL Joshua Watson (Guard Commander); CCPL Anthony Sanchez; FLGOFF (AAFC) Paul Rosenzweig; Don Cameron; Joanne Costa, Principal; Brian Selby; David Kschammer, Deputy Principal; LCDT Zain Carse; LCDT Mikale Durham; LCDT Byron Barnes-Williams. Image courtesy Modbury High School.
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604 Sqn AAFC – Honour the Fallen, Respect the Living

11/11/201711/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3016 Views 1 Comment Remembrance Day

For several years now, No 604 Squadron AAFC (Hampstead Barracks) has supported the Remembrance Day Ceremony conducted by Modbury High

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Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance
Australian News Veterans What's on... 

Remembrance Day at the Shrine

08/11/201708/11/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2525 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

Special events planned for the commemoration of the 99 year anniversary of the First World War Armistice…   4pm THURSDAY

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2017 Remembrance Day poster
ADF Australian News Veterans 

Educational kits for Remembrance Day – ANZAC Day School Awards winners

12/10/201712/10/2017 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2846 Views 0 Comments Anzac Day School Awards, Remembrance Day

Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan today announced that Australian schools would receive an educational kit in preparation for Remembrance

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Cadet Madison Short from 613 Squadron (RAAF Edinburgh) at the 2016 Remembrance Day service at Tyndale Christian School, which she attends.
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SA AAFC shine on Remembrance Day 2016

20/11/201620/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3018 Views 1 Comment Remembrance Day

On Remembrance Day this year, air force cadets from No 6 Wing honoured the sacrifice of the fallen by participating

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Remembrance Day – file photo – Cadet Corporal Britney Shorter on catafalque duty.
CONTACT Cadets Veterans 

6 Wing Air Force Cadets mark Remembrance Day

11/11/201610/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2803 Views 1 Comment 6 Wing AAFC, Remembrance Day

Throughout South Australia and in Mildura, air force cadets are once again honouring the fallen by participating in a variety

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File photo by Sergeant Troy Rodgers
Australian News Veterans 

We must Remember – at 11 on the 11th

11/11/2016 Posted by Brian Hartigan 2618 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

Today, on Remembrance Day, Minister for Veterans’ Affairs Dan Tehan encouraged all Australians to reflect on the service and sacrifice

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Photo by Flight Sergeant Kev Berriman
ADF Australian News 

A special Remembrance Day – 2015

11/11/201512/11/2015 Posted by Brian Hartigan 3894 Views 0 Comments Remembrance Day

From the National Ceremony in Canberra to its smallest operation in Israel, Australian Defence Force personnel paused today to remember Australia’s fallen.

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