The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (3087) Captain Derwas Goring Charles Cumming, 48th 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 Joanne Smedley, the story for this day was on 3087 Captain Derwas Goring Charles Cumming. The address was read by Commander Matthew Ferguson.

Date

2013-11-13

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E01767

Photograph E01767 First World War, 1914-1918

Group portrait of officers of the 48th Battalion. From left to right, back row: Lieutenant (Lt) Geoffrey Paul Leane MC; Lt Robert Scott Rafferty MM; Lt Reginald Charles Bleechmore; Second Lieutenant (

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