The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (1689) Sergeant Walter Farquharson, 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 every 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 Ryan Wilson, the story for this day was on 1689 Sergeant Walter Farquharson. The address was read by Corporal Rebecca Braddy.

Date

2013-07-12

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Related records

P00518.003

Photograph P00518.003 First World War, 1914-1918

Studio portrait of 1689 Sergeant (Sgt) Walter Farquharson, 19th Battalion. A Post Office official from Kiama, NSW prior to enlistment, Sgt Farquharson embarked with the rank of Corporal (Cpl) with the

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