LEST WE FORGET
Anzac Day, celebrated on 25 April every year, is one of Australia's most important national commemorations. On this day in 1915, Australian and New Zealand forces fought our first major military action of World War I at Gallipoli in Turkey. Today commemorative Anzac Day services are held across Australia. The dawn service includes a period of respectful silence, a lone bugler playing the Last Post, and the laying of commemorative wreaths. Later in the day veterans and their families meet and join in marches throughout the country. Increasing numbers of young Australians are also taking part in the dawn service on Gallipoli. On Anzac Day we remember all Australians who have lost their lives in war.
Stamp illustrations: Brian Clinton
Stamp and minisheet design: Sally Piskuric, Australia Post Design Studio
Cover design: Jo Mure, Australia Post Design Studio
Cover photographs: Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne by Flagstaffotos;
Rising Sun Badge/Department of Defence © Commonwealth of Australia.
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