The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (1520) Sergeant Reuben Collings, 19th 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 1520 Sergeant Reuben Collings. The address was read by Warrant Officer Class One Joanne Davey.

Date

2019-05-01

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P08624.332

Photograph P08624.332 First World War, 1914-1918

Studio portrait of 1520 Corporal (later Sergeant) Reubin Collings, 19th Battalion of Wollongong, NSW. A clerk prior to enlisting, he embarked from Sydney aboard HMAT Themistocles on 12 May 1915. On

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