The Last Post Ceremony commemorating the service of (4228) Private Percival Herman Pieper, 6th Australian Light Trench Mortar Battery, 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 Richard Cruise, the story for this day was on 4228 Private Percival Herman Pieper. The address was read by Major Aaron Bell.

Date

2013-10-05

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Darge Photographic Company collection of negatives

Photograph DA13312 First World War, 1914-1918

Studio portrait of 4288 Private (Pte) Percival Herman Pieper. A farmer from Mitiamo, Victoria prior to enlistment, Pte Pieper embarked with the 13th Reinforcements, 6th Battalion from Melbourne on HMA

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