The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (2821) Private Eric Henry Chambers, 10th 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 Richard Cruise, the story for this day was on 2821 Private Eric Henry Chambers.

Date

2016-03-15

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H06293

Photograph H06293 First World War, 1914-1918

Studio portrait of 2821 Private (Pte) Eric Henry Chambers, 10th Battalion from Unley, South Australia. A 22 year old telephone mechanic prior to enlisting on 8 June 1915, he embarked for overseas with

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