The Australian War Memorial Collection. Test site
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 Troy Clayton, the story for this day was on 2410 Ernest Garner Shipway Merriman. The address was read by Flight Lieutenant Maurice Bassaletti.
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Studio portrait of 2410 Private Ernest Garner Shipway Merriman, 20th Battalion from Cumnock, NSW. A 29 year old labourer prior to enlisting on 22 July 1915, he embarked for overseas with the 5th Reinf
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 ot
