The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (2511) Private Owen Stanley Tolman, 26th 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 Charis May, the story for this day was on 2511 Private Owen Stanley Tolman.

Date

2014-11-08

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H06512

Photograph H06512 First World War, 1914-1918

Studio portrait of 2511 Private (Pte) Owen Stanley Tolman, 26th Battalion from Hobart, Tasmania. A 23 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 21 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 5th Reinfo

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