Date from | 16 July 2013 |
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Date to | 16 July 2013 |
Category | Last Post Ceremony |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (NX20317) Corporal John Bernard Mackey, 2/3rd Pioneer 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 Gerard Pratt the story for this day was on Corporal John Bernard Mackey. The address was read by guest speaker Squadron Leader Chris McInnes.