Date from | 04 September 2019 |
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Date to | 04 September 2019 |
Category | Last Post Ceremony |
Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (4154) Private Horace William James Callaghan, 9th Battalion, (2539) Private Walter Leslie James Callaghan, 54th Battalion, (4378) Private Stanley Owen James Callaghan, AIF, 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 Troy Clayton, the story for this day was on Private Horace William James Callaghan, Private Walter Leslie James Callaghan and Private Stanley Owen James Callaghan. The address was delivered by Major Graham Hales.