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2017 ANZAC Day Dawn Service and March

General outline commencing at 11.00 am. All veterans are Dawn Service encouraged to attend. The church service The aim of the Commemoration March The service will commence at 6.00 am is also a poignant reminder to the general was determined in 1925 by the ANZAC at the . Parking public attending the service that this is an Day Commemoration Council (ADCC), is restricted and it is recommended that opportunity to honour those who serve, and under General Sir , as: you catch public transport. There will be have served, in the defence of . six screens around the Shrine to enable “To enable returned servicemen to participants to view the proceedings. re-form the ranks of their wartime units and march to the as a mark of respect for their fallen comrades.” 2017 DAWN SERVICE – SHRINE of REMEMBRANCE This sentiment is the same for today’s Melbourne ANZAC Day Commemoration SITE PLAN activities, under the auspices of the current ADCC. Descendants of veterans are encouraged and welcomed to participate, but they will not march in front of veterans. The March is also an opportunity for the general public to honour and recognise those who have served and who currently serve in the defence of Australia or its interests, especially remembering those who paid the supreme sacrifice or otherwise suffered as a result of their service. The following banners will be grouped: • banners of decommissioned ships • World War II Army Divisions • World War II RAAF by Theatre of War. WWII veterans still able to participate in the march will in 2017 move behind their respective association banner, and are encouraged to ride in provided vehicles. A descendant/carer may accompany them. All WWII banners where there are no veterans remaining to march behind them will be massed. Annual church service As ANZAC Day, and its associated ceremonies, is about remembrance and honour, why not commence these activities by attending the RSL’s annual church service? This year, the church service will be held on Sunday 23 at St Patrick’s Cathedral in Melbourne,

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Gunfire Breakfast in Defence Force for a Descendants of period in excess of six months. Veterans A traditional Gunfire Breakfast will again Commonwealth and Allied should assemble with one of the service be served on St Kilda Road, in front of units or association of which they were/ veterans Barracks, immediately at the are a member. Descendants of veterans are conclusion of the Dawn Service. The encouraged to participate to honour breakfast, comprising baked beans, The choice of where to march is a the fallen at the express invitation sausage and bread, plus brew, is personal one; however, it is recommended of the contingent leader/organiser. provided by the that those who served together should Descendants are to march behind the School of Catering. There will be a gold march together, as an act of remembrance veterans within the national group. Once coin donation to attend the breakfast that and mateship. again, dress should reflect the occasion, will go to the RSL’s Veteran’s Welfare. As a duty of care, all World War II i.e. traditional/national costume or dress Commemoration March veterans are required to use a vehicle. (including headdress) is inappropriate. The purpose of these guidelines is to Descendants of Australian The national group may have no remind RSL Sub-Branch members, Unit veterans more than 30 descendants of veterans Association members and members of the A descendant of a veteran may participate, including banner party and general public of the criteria, as agreed participate in the March as a carer (one flag bearers. The display of photos, other by the ADCC, for participating in the per veteran participating in the March), memorabilia, and the pushing of prams Melbourne ANZAC Day Commemoration banner party or flag carrier, regardless of and pushers is not permitted. March. It is important that this information whether they are entitled to be a member is distributed as widely as possible. of the RSL or not. Veterans who are unable to There are three ways by which an march Descendants, other than the above, individual can participate in the March: will be directed to march in a There are two services available for 1. As a former, or current, member of the place of prominence in front of the veterans who are unable to march: Australian Defence Force. Commonwealth and Allies contingent. 1) RACV sponsored vehicles: This 2. As a veteran of a Commonwealth or Only one descendant of a veteran may vehicle service is provided by Allied Force. honour their relative’s service by wearing RACV volunteers at the beginning 3. As a descendant of an Australian, his/her medals on their right breast. of the March (if your association has Commonwealth or Allied veteran and Dress of all descendants should reflect not contacted you, contact ANZAC who is wearing the campaign medals the occasion. The display of photos, other House for bookings). The service of their forebears on their right chest. memorabilia, and the pushing of prams provides pick-up from the home of The Melbourne ANZAC Day and pushers is not permitted. the veteran and carer; transportation to the Melbourne Assembly Area and Commemoration March is not a Commonwealth and Allied and therefore no vehicle, animal, then to the Shrine of Remembrance; weaponry or memorabilia (including veterans seating under cover; and historical uniforms) may be included Veterans should be clearly identifiable transportation home. without the prior approval of the March by their campaign medals and should 2) Vehicles participating in the March: organisers. Escorts to Colours etc., and be at the head of each national group. No As a duty-of-care, all World War catafalque parties may carry arms. medals or awards earned from a nation II veterans are required to be in a that was in conflict with Australia or the As the head of each unit approaches the vehicle. For other veterans, if you think , hats are to be removed Commonwealth shall be worn in the you will have difficulty completing the (by following the unit leader’s movements Melbourne ANZAC Day March. March, you are encouraged to request or by order) and the right hand held over Dress should reflect the occasion, i.e. transport support through your the heart and kept in that position until the traditional/national costume or dress association (if your association has not unit is clear of the Eternal Flame, when (including headdress) is not appropriate. contacted you, contact ANZAC House the reverse is to be followed. Heads are to Commonwealth and Allied contingents for bookings). Veterans travelling in be turned right towards the Eternal Flame will form up in accordance with the Order vehicles must remain in the vehicle when passing it. Banners and flags are to of March and under the direction of the until the March is completed. The be dipped. Defence Force formations are March Marshals. vehicles, which are generously to salute the Eternal Flame as they pass provided by RACV and Car Club it. Marshals will be placed on the Shrine Displays of foreign national flags are volunteers, will be positioned at Forecourt to provide directions for the restricted to one per group. Flags of a strategic points in the Assembly Area ‘Eyes Right’ at the Eternal Flame and the nation that were used when that nation to provide transport for all World War II ‘Left Wheel’ to proceed to the dismissal was in conflict with the Commonwealth veterans. area past the flags. or Australia are not permitted to be displayed. Display of historical flags or Vehicles transporting the veterans will Australian veterans ensigns of countries that no longer exist travel immediately behind the respective Veteran eligibility to march is based on is inappropriate. Banners are restricted to grouped Service and Division Banners the criteria to become a Service Member one per group and are not to contain any for Word War II and Unit/Association of the RSL: i.e. any person who has served political slogans. banner, as applicable.

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Assembly Women's Royal Australian HMAS Bataan RAN Communications Branch March participants should be Army Corps HMAS ANZAC/Tobruk Assoc (Victoria) in their allocated Assembly Australian Women’s Land HMAS Sydney – Banner 1 TINGIRA Assoc Area at least 30 minutes Army Fleet Air Arm Naval Assoc prior to the expected time RAAF Nursing Service Merchant Navy RAN Associations – FESR for their formation to step-off. Women's Auxiliary Australian Depart 0911: Flinders St west ARMY Colour Party Participants will need to be Air Force (WAAAF) (station side) Depart 0935: Swanston St aware of the Metro Rail Tunnel Women's Royal Australian Air Far East Strategic Reserve (opp Town Hall) Project in the CBD. The Project Force 1951-77 Managers are working closely HMAS Quickmatch/Quiberon HQ 4 Brigade and Units and Women Veterans Network with the March organisers to HMAS Voyager Army School of Transport Australia ensure minimal disruption to HMA Submarines 2nd AIF 1st Corps the March and the Assembly Ancillary Services 1 Depart 0935: Flinders St west Area. Depart 0910: Swanston St RAN Associations – Vietnam (north side) east (next Fed Sq) Depart 0911: Flinders St west Order of March (station side) Victorian Railways BANNERS WILL BE MASSED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER Correct at date of publication, but Corps of Commissionaires HMAS Sydney & VLSVA – changes to timings may occur Banner 2 IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS REMAINING RAN Colour Party HMAS Melbourne Disabled Veterans (in cars) Depart 0911: Swanston St HMAS Perth 1st Corps Headquarters Depart 0830: Flinders St East (opp Town Hall) HMAS Hobart Commando Assoc (Princes Bridge) Australian White Ensign Clearance Divers 2nd/11th Field Regt HQ Group Colour Party & Escort & HMAS Visiting Ship 2nd/1st Survey Regt RAA Depart 0900: Princes Bridge RAN Associations – Post 1975 2nd/2nd Heavy AA Regt Service Band Navy Ships Depart 0911: Flinders St west (station side) 2nd/3rd Light AA Regt (mounted) Depart 0911: Flinders St west RAN Post 1975 2nd/17th Light AA Battery Leader of March (station side) WW2 Tri-Service veterans BANNERS WILL BE MASSED Ensign Party IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS Governor, RSL President & REMAINING Official Party Leader Navy Australian, , Victorian and RSL Flags HMAS Australia HMAS Manoora Victoria Police HMAS & Shropshire Depart 0902: Princes Bridge HMAS Victoria Police Ex-Servicemen and Women HMAS Stuart & Scrap Iron Flotilla Light Horse Detachment N Class Destroyers Depart 0904: Swanston St HMAS Arunta west (next to station) HMAS Condamine & HMAS Boer War and WWI Massed Hawkesbury Banners HMAS Warrego Depart 0904: Swanston St HMAS Yarra west (next to station) HMAS Corvettes – Mildura/ New Zealand Veterans Gympie/ Kiama/ Ballarat/ Gawler Depart 0905: Swanston St HMAS Orara/ Minesweepers/ west (next to station) Fairmiles HELP US KEEP THE PROMISE New Zealand veterans Defence Equipped Merchant Legacy is keeping the promise to care for the families of Australian Ships Women’s Services veterans who have given their lives or health. Depart 0908: Swanston St HMAS Kanimbla/ Westralia/ east (next to Fed Sq) Assault/ Chinese Ships The delivery of Legacy benefits and services is carried out by committed volunteer members called Legatees. The Legacy Club of Women's Royal Australian Naval Association Melbourne is always looking for new Legatees who have the time Naval Service RAN Associations – Korea and enthusiasm to care for the families left in need of vital support. Nursing Services Depart 0911: Flinders St west If you want to learn more about how you can help, please contact Servicewomen VADs/ AAMWS (station side) [email protected] or Tel (03) 8626 0500. AWAS HMAS Warramunga

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2nd Field Company RAE 7th Division 2nd/7th Field Regt RAA 22nd Inf Bn 2/1 & 2/2 & 2/3 Forestry Sqns Depart 0948: Flinders St east 2nd/8th Field Regt RAA 29th/46th Inf Bn RAE (St Paul's side) 2nd/12th Field Regt RAA 37th/52nd Inf Bn 4th Army Troops Company BANNERS WILL BE MASSED 2nd/4th Light AA Regt 38th Bn RAE IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS Sappers Assoc 14th/32nd Inf Bn 2nd AIF Railway Units RAE REMAINING 9th Division Signals 2nd/2nd Field Ambulance Australian Survey Corps 2nd/4th Field Regt RAA 20th BDE 2nd/6th Field Ambulance Assoc - 2nd/13th Inf Bn 2nd/5th Field Regt RAA 2nd AIF 2nd Corps 1st Corps Signals - 2nd/15th Inf Bn 2nd/6th Field Regt RAA - 2nd/17th Inf Bn Depart 1005: Swanston St Australian Paratroopers east (between Flinders Ln & 7th Division RAE 24th BDE 39th Infantry Bn Collins St) 2nd/4th Field Sqn RAE - 2nd/28th Inf Bn 105th & 106th Petrol Park 7th Division Signals - 2nd/32nd Inf Bn BANNERS WILL BE MASSED Platoon 18th BDE - 2nd/43rd Inf Bn IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER 2nd/1st AA Bde Company IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS - 2nd/9th Inf Bn 26th BDE REMAINING AASC - 2nd/10th Inf Bn - 2nd/23rd Inf Bn 107th General Transport - 2nd/12th Inf Bn - 2nd/24th Inf Bn 2nd/4th Armd Regt Company AASC 21st BDE - 2nd/48th Inf Bn 2nd/8th Armd Regt 108th General Transport - 2nd/14th Inf Bn 2nd/3rd Pioneer Bn 2nd/9th Armd Regt Company AASC - 2nd/16th Inf Bn 9th Division AASC 13th Armd Regt 2nd/4th Aust Gen Hospital - 2nd/27th Inf Bn 20th Pioneer Bn (VMR) 3rd Division 10th Field Ambulance 2nd/1st Machine Gun Bn Depart 1000: Swanston St Heavy AA, 23rd, 31st, 33rd 1st Australian Ordnance Field 25th BDE Battery’s Assoc - 2nd/25th Inf Bn west (between Flinders St & Park 67th AA Searchlight Bty - 2nd/31st Inf Bn Flinders Ln) 2nd/1st Field Workshop 116th Light AA Regt - 2nd/33rd Inf Bn BANNERS WILL BE MASSED 2nd/2nd Field Workshop 2nd/2nd Pioneer Bn IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER Old Sappers Assoc 2nd/4th Field Workshop IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS 20th Field Company RAE 7th Division AASC REMAINING 6th Division 2nd/5th Field Ambulance Royal Aust Signals Assoc 2nd Field Regt Depart 0945: Flinders St east New Guinea Air Warning 8th Division 4th Field Regt (St Paul's side) Wireless Group Depart 0951: Flinders St east 101st Heavy Mortar Company Australian Special Wireless BANNERS WILL BE MASSED (St Paul's side) 106th Tank Attack Regt IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER Group IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS BANNERS WILL BE MASSED 4th Field Coy RAE RAASC & RACT Assoc REMAINING IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS 10th Field Coy RAE 118th Australian General 6th Division Headquarters REMAINING 15th Field Coy RAE Transport Company (Usher's 2nd/6th Cavalry Commando 4th Anti-Tank Regt 53rd Field Park Coy RAE Mob) Regt 2nd/14th Field Regt RAA 3rd Division Signals 135th Australian General Transport Company 2nd/2nd Field Regt RAA 2nd/10th Field Coy RAE 26th Inf Bn 15 BDE 159th Australian General 2nd/3rd Field Regt RAA 8th Division Signals 2nd/1st Field Coy RAE - 24th Inf Bn Transport Company 23rd BDE - 57th/60th Inf Bn 2nd/2nd Field Coy RAE 11th Advanced Workshop - 2nd/21st Inf Bn (Gull Force) - 58th/59th Inf Bn 2nd/8th Field Coy RAE - 2nd/22nd Inf Bn (Lark Force) 23 BDE RAAF Colour Party and - 2nd/40th Inf Bn (Sparrow Force) 6th Division Signals - 7th Inf Bn Escort 2nd/2nd Inf Bn 2nd/29th Inf Bn - 8th Inf Bn Depart 1010: Swanston St 17th BDE 8th Division AASC - 27th Inf Bn (opp Town Hall) - 2nd/5th Inf Bn 2nd/9th Field Ambulance 42nd Inf Bn RAAF HQ Group - 2nd/6th Inf Bn 13th Aust Gen Hospital 3rd Division AASC Depart 1011: Flinders St east - 2nd/7th Inf Bn 8th Division Ordnance 4th Field Ambulance (Fed Sq side) 19th BDE Leader Air Force Group 9th Division 15th Field Ambulance - 2nd/4th Inf Bn Depart 0954: Flinders St east 21 Sqn Assoc - 2nd/8th Inf Bn 5th and 11th Divisions (St Paul's side) - 2nd/11th Inf Bn Depart 1003: Swanston St RAAF SE Asia west (between Flinders St & Depart 1125: Flinders St east 2nd/3rd Machine Gun Bn BANNERS WILL BE MASSED IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER Flinders Ln) (Fed Sq side) 6th Division AASC IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS REMAINING BANNERS WILL BE MASSED BANNERS WILL BE MASSED 2nd/2nd Field Ambulance IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER 2nd/1st Casualty Clearing 2nd/9th Division Cavalry IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS Station Commando Regt REMAINING REMAINING

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Air Command South East Asia 4 Works Maintenance Unit & 1st Bn RAR Defence and National 86 Attack Wing (1 & 93 Sqns, Airfield Construction Sqn 2nd Bn RAR Services 1 RSU, 30 ASP, 84 OBU) 5 Airfield Construction Sqn 3rd Bn RAR Depart 1120: Flinders St west (south side) RAAF Singapore (1, 8, 6 Mobile Works Unit 4th Bn RAR National Servicemen's Assoc 453, Headquarters Sqns) 7 Mobile Works Unit 5th Bn RAR OTU Scheyville Assoc (Sembawang) 1, 8 & 14 Airfield Construction Vietnam 2 RAAF Malaya Sqns Depart 1100: Collins St east Boer War Descendents RAAF Europe & Middle RAAF Wireless Units (south side) Depart 1125: Collins St east East RAAF Radar Units Special Air Service Regt WWI Descendants Depart 1015: Flinders St east 112 Mobile Fighter Control 161 Reconnaissance Sqn (Australia) (Fed Sq side) Unit RAASC Vietnam and RACT Depart 1125: Collins St east BANNERS WILL BE MASSED Training & Support Units & Assoc WW2 Descendants IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER 14 Stores Unit IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS 85 Transport Platoon (Australia) REMAINING British Commonwealth 86 Transport Platoon Depart 1130: Collins St east Occupation Force 10 & 461 Sqn 87 Transport Platoon Commonwealth Forces Depart 1030: Swanston St RAAF Rhodesia 7 Petrol Platoon Depart 1140: Princes Walk west (opp City Sq) 463 & 467 Sqns Royal Medical British Veterans Combined 3 Sqn (Desert Air Force) Banners followed by Corps Assoc Assocs veterans in vehicles Desert Air Force Assoc (3, 1 Field Hospital British Household Division 450, 451, 454, 458, 459, 462, Korean, Malaya & Borneo Field Ambulances Royal Marines and Airborne Air Ambulance Sqn) Veterans RAAOC Assoc Divisions 455 Sqn Depart 1030: Swanston St Royal Australian Electrical Royal Artillery Assoc west (opp City Sq) 458 Sqn & Mechanical Engineers Dunkirk veterans 460 Sqn Vietnam 1 Vietnam Assoc Scottish veterans Odd Bods (UK) Assoc Depart 1040: Collins St east 1 Armd Sqn LAD Maltese veterans RAF Assoc (south side) 101 Field Workshops Ceylonese veterans Pathfinder Force Australian Army Training 1 Field Sqn Workshop Indian veterans Team Vietnam 102 Field Workshops Canadian veterans RAAF SW Pacific Headquarters AFV & ATF & 106 Field Workshops South African veterans Depart 1020: Flinders St east ALSG (Fed Sq side) 1 Australian Civil Affairs Unit Rhodesian veterans 1st Armoured Regt Assoc Civilian Medical Teams Assyrian Levies BANNERS WILL BE MASSED Royal Australian Armoured IN THE FOLLOWING ORDER Vietnam Assoc Karen Assoc Corps Assoc IF THERE ARE NO VETERANS RAAF Vietnam Veterans WW1 & WW2 Descendants REMAINING 1 APC Tp, 4/19th PWLH and 3 RAAF Police (Commonwealth Forces) 11, 20, 42 & 43 Sqns (Catalina Cavalry Regt Post 1975 Veterans Allied Forces Club) RAA Vietnam Veterans Assoc Depart 1110: Collins St west Depart 1150: Princes Walk 1, 4, 12 Field Regts Royal 2 Sqn (Hudsons) (south side) Australian Artillery United States of America 4 Repair & Salvage Unit Peacekeepers & Peace makers veterans 104 Field Battery Assoc 18 Sqn (Netherlands East Operational Service since French veterans Indies RAAF) “A” Field Battery Assoc Vietnam Dutch veterans 4 Tactical Reconnaissance Sqn 131 Divisional Location Iraq Polish veterans 36 Sqn (Dakotas) Battery Afghanistan Russian veterans RAAF Beaufort Sqns Assoc Royal Australian Engineers Greek veterans 22 Sqn Vietnam Assoc Ancillary Services 2 Depart 1155: Collins St west Turkish veterans 23 & 24 Sqn (Liberators) Vietnam Tunnel Rats Assoc Signals Vietnam Assoc (north side) Italian veterans 30 Sqn (Beaufighters) Royal Victoria Regt Assoc Serbian RSL Sub-Branch 31 Sqn (Beaufighters) Royal Australian Regiment Royal Australian Engineers Assoc WW1 & WW2 Descendants Depart 1050: Collins St east Repair & Salvage Units Australian Intelligence Assoc (Allied Forces) (south side) 22 Repair & Salvage Unit Victoria ANF Group 78A Fighter Wing (75, 78, 80 Leader RAR Royal Australian Corps of Depart 1155: Princes Bridge Sqns) 6th Bn RAR Military Police Assoc 9 Repair & Salvage Unit 7th Bn RAR Royal Australian Electrical & Scouts, Guides and Cadets 2 Mobile Works Unit 8th Bn RAR Mechanical Engineers Assoc Depart 1200: Princes Bridge 2 Airfield Construction Sqn 9th Bn RAR Royal Australian Army Pay Marshal Group 3 Airfield Construction Sqn 5th/7th Bn RAR Corps Assoc Depart 1200: Princes Bridge

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Grouped banners 2017 COMMEMORATION Banners that are grouped will MARCH – SHRINE OF be placed into the March by Marshals in the traditional Order REMEMBRANCE SITE PLAN of March. The banners will be carried by scouts, school groups or ADF cadets. However, descendants may also carry the banners, under the direction of Marshals. Dress As the ANZAC Day March is an act of remembrance and commemoration, dress should reflect the dignity of the occasion. Children accompanying adults should be of an age to be able to complete the March, and be dressed appropriately. Security The Victorian Police will be delivering a police response similar to 2016. Obviously, further reviews and assessments will be made to ensure another safe and successful ANZAC Day in Melbourne. First aid St John Ambulance first aid points and Ambulance Victoria MICA personnel will be located in the Assembly Area, along St Kilda Road, the Shrine Forecourt and the dispersal point. Dismissal of marchers Formations/Units are to be dismissed after they have marched passed the flag poles on the eastern side of the Shrine Forecourt. They are requested to move well clear of the dismissal area after they have completed the March. Refreshments will be provided by the Salvation Army prior to proceeding to the Commemoration Service at the conclusion of the March Commemoration Service There will be a short Proudly supported by: Commemoration Service and Reflection led by the State President of the RSL and addressed by the the Honourable Linda Dessau AM.

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100 years ago • 7 June 1917: Battle of Messines, Summary involving two Australian Divisions. • 9 January 1917: A mixed force of The vast majority of Australians know the Troops capture Messines Ridge, but the Australian and New Zealand Light significance of ANZAC Day, but it is very 3rd Australian Division loses 4100 men Horsemen attack Turkish positions important that we explain its significance and the 4th loses 2700 men. at Rafa, removing the last Turkish to those people whose forebears did presence in Sinai. • 31 July 1917: Third Battle of not serve, or who are relatively new commences. In a series of water-logged residents of Australia. We must interpret • 23 February–5 April 1917: Germans battles in , around Ypres and the significance of ANZAC Day during withdraw to the , a Passchendaele, Australian casualties the Centenary period, so they can also massive defensive position along the soar. Four Australian Divisions lose understand and join in. As we know, it is a Western Front. more than 11,000 men in less than two day of respect for our war dead, and for weeks of fighting. For the Australians, • 6 April 1917: USA declares war on people who served and died to preserve 1917 was the worst year of the war. Germany. our way of life. It is also about reflecting • 31 October 1917: Charge of the 4th on those Australian values and attributes • 10 April 1917: First Battle of Bullecourt. Light Horse Brigade at Beersheba, which we hold dear. The plan for the attack exposes the AIF described as the “last great cavalry to severe German fire without support charge in history”. 2017 marks a significant year in our from its own artillery. More than 1000 Commemoration of the Centenary • 6 November 1917: Following the victory of , and also the 75th Australians are taken prisoner, the at Beersheba, Turkish forces withdraw anniversary of the Tobruk and New largest number in a single action in the from Gaza. war. Guinea campaigns of World War II. We • 11 December 1917: General Allenby owe it to those who have gone before, • 3–17 May 1917: Second Battle of makes a ceremonial entrance into those who are yet to come, and those Bullecourt. Better coordination of the Jerusalem, which the Australian Light who currently carry the flame, to ensure battle leads to the eventual capture Horse had helped to capture; this was the day is as dignified and respectful as of the village of Bullecourt for little described as “a present to possible, by abiding by the guidelines significant strategic advantage. In the the British nation”. and directions of volunteer Marshals at two battles, the Australians lose 10,000 • 23 December1917: Russia signs an each of these important services and men. Armistice with Germany. events.