Date from | 24 December 2019 |
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Date to | 24 December 2019 |
Category | Last Post Ceremony |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (403006) Squadron Leader Samuel George Proudfoot, No. 11 Squadron (RAF), Second World War, 1939-1945
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 Sharon Bown, the story for this day was on Squadron Leader Samuel George Proudfoot and was read by Warrant Officer Class One Kim Owen.