Date from | 19 November 2013 |
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Date to | 19 November 2013 |
Category | Last Post Ceremony |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (19480) Stoker Allan Ridley Morton Buchanan, HMAS Sydney II, Second World War, 1939-1945
Description
The Last Post Ceremony is presented in the Commemorative area of the Australian War Memorial each 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 Meredith Duncan, the story for this day was on (19480) Stoker Allan Ridley Morton Buchanan, HMAS Sydney, Royal Australian Navy, Second World War. The Address is read by Commander Rebecca Jeffcoat.