The Australian War Memorial will commemorate Remembrance Day 2024 with the National Ceremony on Monday, 11 November.
📺 A recording of the 2023 Remembrance Day National Ceremony live broadcast is now available to watch via the Australian War Memorial's Facebook Page.
Commencing at approximately 4.30 pm AEDT, the Memorial farewells visitors with its moving Last Post Ceremony in the Commemorative Area. Each night the ceremony shares the story behind one of the names on the Roll of Honour.
Traditionally on 11 November, the eulogy for the Unknown Australian Soldier is read.
Tickets are required to attend the Last Post Ceremony. Ticket numbers are limited, to ensure entry book your tickets in advance.
The live broadcast of the 2023 Remembrance Day Last Post Ceremony is now available on the Memorial’s YouTube channel.
On 11 November 1918, the guns of the Western Front fell silent after four years of continuous warfare. With their armies retreating and close to collapse, German leaders signed an Armistice, bringing to an end the First World War.
As a mark of respect to those who have died and suffered, Australians are encouraged to pause at 11 am to observe one minute’s silence and remember those who died or suffered for Australia's cause in all wars and armed conflicts.
An unidentified cinematographer capturing the last shots to be fired before the armistice on 11 November 1918.
At 11 am on 11 November 1918 the guns on the Western Front fell silent after more than four years of continuous warfare.
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