| Date from | 19 May 2014 |
|---|---|
| Date to | 19 May 2014 |
| Category | Last Post Ceremony |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (19955) Corporal William Irving Boon, 8th Australian Field Artillery Brigade, First World War, 1914-1918
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 Richard Cruise, the story for this day was on Corporal William Irving Boon.
