The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (20863) Leading Seaman Ronald Taylor, HMAS Yarra, Second World War 1939-1945

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 Troy Clayton, the story for this day was on 20863 Leading Seaman Ronald Taylor.

Date

2015-03-04

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Related records

P03791.002

Photograph P03791.002 Second World War, 1939-1945

Studio portrait of 20863 Leading Seaman Ron Taylor, of HMAS Yarra II who was killed in action on 4 March 1942 aboard HMAS Yarra II. On that day a convoy of Japanese warships attacked HMAS Yarra and

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