The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of Major Cyril Robert Seelenmeyer, Australian Army Veterinary Corps, AIF, First World War, 1914-1918

Last Post Ceremony

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 Major Cyril Robert Seelenmeyer.

Date

2014-10-23

Conflicts

Related records

E02511A

Photograph E02511A First World War, 1914-1918

Presentation of decorations by General Sir W R Birdwood to 4th Division Artillery. Identified: General Birdwood (1); unidentified (2); Major (Maj) C R Seelenmeyer MC, Australian Army Veterinary Corps

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