Date from | 22 January 2020 |
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Date to | 22 January 2020 |
Category | Last Post Ceremony |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (SX7861) Francis Rex Holmes, 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion, 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 (SX7861) Francis Rex Holmes, 2/48th Australian Infantry Battalion, Second World War, 1939-1945. The address was read by Warrant Officer Cherie Theyers.