History of the Dawn Service
After the First World War, returned soldiers sought the comradeship they had felt in those quiet, peaceful moments before dawn. A dawn vigil, recalling the wartime front line practice of the dawn ‘stand-to’, became the basis of a form of commemoration in several places after the war.
Source: Australian Army, 2014
Anzac Day Bugler
In military tradition, the Last Post is the bugle call that signifies the end of the day's activities. It is also sounded at military funerals to indicate that the soldier has gone to his final rest and at commemorative services such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
Source: Australian War Memorial, 2014
Honours and Awards
Honours and awards are given in recognition of gallant or distinguished conduct or service during wartime.
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Anzac Day by Call Number: PN 394.262 BRUThrough colorful illustrations and insightful text the authors create an interesting look at Australian involvement in the major wars, as well as some more minor conflicts.
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