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Photograph H06787 First World War, 1914-19186939, PRIVATE R. MACTIER, VC, 23RD BATTALION, KILLED IN ACTION ON 1918-09-01 AT MONT ST QUENTIN DURING THE ACTION FOR WHICH HE WAS AWARDED THE VICTORIA CROSS.
The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (6939) Private Robert Mactier, 23rd Battalion, AIF, First World War, 1914-1918
Last Post CeremonyDescription
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 6939 Private Robert Mactier. The address was read by Major John Robert Magas.
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2013-08-29
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