Date from | 26 February 2014 |
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Date to | 26 February 2014 |
Category | Last Post Ceremony |
Conflict |
Second World War, 1939-1945 |
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (431474) Leading Aircraftman William John Ervin, No. 1 Air Observers School, 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 Nicholas Schmidt, the story for this day was on (431474) Leading Aircraftman William John Ervin, No. 1 Air Observers School, Evans Head, Second World War. The address is read by Warrant Officer Class 2 Bruce Mills.