anzac+commemoration

= The first Anzac commemoration = took the form of a march to Westminster Abbey by the King and Queen of Britain and Prime Minister of Australia in on April 25 1916. Australian and New Zealanders who had lost family and friends in the war were not really happy with this service. On the same day, a sports day was held for the Australian’s in camp in Egypt. There was also a service held at the Domain in Sydney and in other towns and cities in Australia and New Zealand. Men who were wounded and still required the aid of nurses attended the march in the Domain in cars.


 * From 1919 on November 11**, a year after the official end of World War 1, **Armistice Day was introduced to commemorate the sacrifices made by servicemen and women in WW1**. It marks the date war on the Western Front ceased.

Anzac Day did not immediately become what it is today. **A chance for people to reflect and remember the people who gave their lives.**

Anzac Day became a day of commemoration in the 1920’s

The tradition was set in the 1920’s and included a Dawn Service, march and games of two-up. These traditions have and still continue today.

When WWII began the of ANZAC Day changed to include the loss and sacrifice of Australian’s in that war.
 * Now in Australia ANZAC Day recognises every contribution as valuable and includes contributions of all Australian’s who have served in any of Australia’s military operation.**

The Turkish soldiers and their descendants have also marched in Anzac day parades, as they were considered a worthy enemy. Children are now able to march wearing their relatives medals allthough there are some in the RSL who do not believe this is a good thing as they think it distracts the attention from those who died fighting for their country, others however believes this is continuing the tradition of remembering the sacrifices made through the following generations.