The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of Captain Ivor Stephen Margetts, 12th Battalion, 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 Richard Cruise, the story for this day was on Captain Ivor Stephen Margetts.

** Please note that due to technical difficulties there is no available recording for this ceremony**

Date

2016-07-23

Conflicts

Related records

H15808

Photograph H15808 First World War, 1914-1918

Captain (Capt) Ivor Stephen Margetts of Wynyard, Tas, who served in the 12th Battalion, standing outside his tent. Capt Margetts was killed in action at Pozieres on 23 July 1916 and was buried by his

Record information

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