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16 November, 2024

Veterans' Voices: Remembrance Day

Remembrance Day (also known as Poppy Day, owing to the tradition of wearing a remembrance poppy) is a memorial day observed in Commonwealth member states since the end of the First World War, to honour armed forces members who have died in the line of duty.

By The Horsham Times

Sgt. Jack Shaw provides maintenance instruction to AWAS members Private Irene Jack, Ida Skinner, Thelma Skinner and Violet Powell. Photo: Courtesy of State Library Victoria
Sgt. Jack Shaw provides maintenance instruction to AWAS members Private Irene Jack, Ida Skinner, Thelma Skinner and Violet Powell. Photo: Courtesy of State Library Victoria

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