The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (3547) Private Leslie Harold Raward, 53rd Battalion, AIF, First World War, 1914-1918

Last Post Ceremony

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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 Robyn Siers, the story for this day was on 3547 Private Leslie Harold Raward.

Date

2014-08-20

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Related records

P08624.372

Photograph P08624.372 First World War, 1914-1918

Studio portrait of 3547 Private Leslie Harold Raward 3rd (later 53rd) Battalion of Guildford, NSW. A mattressmaker prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Euripides (A14) on 2 Novembe

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