The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the combined service of (1024) Private Joseph Thomas Young, 25th Battalion, AIF, First World War, 1914-1918; and (N46468) Corporal Joseph Thomas Young, 55/53rd Battalion, 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 Craig Berelle, the story for this day was on the combined service of 1024 Private Joseph Thomas Young and N46468 Corporal Joseph Thomas Young. The address was delivered by Colonel Frank Colley.

Date

2019-06-10

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Related records

A05542

Photograph A05542 First World War, 1914-1918

Studio portrait of 1024 Private (Pte) Joseph Thomas Young, 25th Battalion from Chatsworth Island, NSW. An 18 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 13 February 1915, he embarked for overseas with D C

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