Date from | 29 August 2019 |
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Date to | 29 August 2019 |
Category | Last Post Ceremony |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (21152) Aircraftman Class 1 William Ernest Menzies, No. 10 Squadron, Second World War, 1939-1945
Description
The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial every 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 Aircraftman Class 1 William Ernest Menzies. The address was read by Lieutenant Cecilia Berryman.