The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (3955) Allan Thomas Tonkin, 7th Battalion, AIF, First World War 1914-1918

Date from 18 September 2013
Date to 18 September 2013
Category Last Post Ceremony
Conflict First World War, 1914-1918
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 Robyn Siers, the story for this day was on (3955) Allan Thomas Tonkin, 7th Battalion (Infantry), First World War. The address was read by guest speaker Flight Lieutanant Trevor Thompson accompanied by Australia's Federation Guard and Piper Reg Foreman.

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