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Ceremonies
Members of the public are welcome to attend any of the commemorative events and ceremonies held at the Shrine of Remembrance.
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46th Battalion Relatives and Friends Association
Sunday 26 February, 10:00am
Wreath Laying at Tree B98
Shrine Representative: Shrine Life Governor Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Lombardo
This service has not been confirmed. Please contact Shrine staff for the latest details.
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The 46th Battalion was raised on 24th February 1916 as part of the expansion of the 1st Australian Imperial Force. The Battalion saw extensive service on the Western Front, winning 18 battle honours including The Somme 1916, Ypres 1917 and Amiens 1918.
The 46th Battalion Relatives and Friends Association holds an annual commemorative service each February to mark the raising of the Battalion and honour the service and sacrifice of its members.
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8RAR (Vic) Association, Long Hai Commemoration Service
Sunday 26 February, 11:00am
Wreath Laying at Post-WWII Memorial
Shrine Representative: Shrine Life Governor Lieutenant Colonel Adrian Lombardo
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8th Battalion Royal Australian Regiment (8RAR) served in South Vietnam from November 1969 to November 1970. Members and their families commemorate the service of 8RAR each year on the Sunday closest to Long Hai Day (28th February), the day 8RAR suffered its worst casualties.
Further information on 8RAR can be found on the Australian War Memorial website, please click here
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HMAS Perth National Association Victorian Branch
Thursday 1 March, 1:00pm
Wreath Laying on the Forecourt
Shrine Representative: Shrine Governor Commander Terry Makings AM
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HMAS Perth National Association Victorian Branch will be joined by Bellarine Secondary College for the commemorative service. This is part of the Shrine's ongoing 'Adopt an Ex-Service Organisation' program, interested schools can contact the Shrine for further information.
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RAAOC Viet Nam Reunion Melbourne 2012
Sunday 4 March, 9:00am
Wreath Laying on the Forecourt
Shrine Representative: Shrine Governor Major Maggie More RFD
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Shrine Monthly Memorial Service - March 2012
Tuesday 6 March, 11:00am
Wreath laying in the Sanctuary
Shrine Representative: Lieutenant Colonel David Ford CVO AM GM
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22 Squadron Association
Thursday 15 March, 11:00am
Wreath Laying at Tree B106
Shrine Representative: Shrine Trustee Wing Commander David Grierson; Shrine Governor Squadron Leader Ron A. K. Ledingham
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22 Squadron Association will be joined by Corpus Christi Primary School to commemorate the men and women of 22 Squadron RAAF. This is part of the Shrine's ongoing 'Adopt an Ex-Service Organisation' program, interested schools can contact the Shrine for further information.
Notably, 22 Squadron was home to Flight Lieutenant Bill Newton VC, the only RAAF airman to receive the Victoria Cross in the South West Pacific theater. Further information on 22 Squadron can be found on the RAAF Museum website.