The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (VX12727) Private Lawrence Hawken, 2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion, Second World War, 1939-1945

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 Craig Berelle the story for this day was on (VX12727) Private Lawrence Hawken, 2/8th Australian Infantry Battalion, Second World War, 1939-1945. The address was read by Petty Officer Sarah Newman.