Every Australian who served in the First World War deserves to be commemorated in a manner befitting their service.Yet the remains of many returned First World War veterans lie in unmarked graves, usually because they lacked the family or funds for a funeral.The Albanese Government is announcing $108,000 in funding to mark these veterans’ graves…
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Previously unknown soldiers identified and laid to rest
by themovieboards - Editor •
The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Senator the Hon. Michael Ronaldson recently dedicated the headstones of 20 Australian soldiers on behalf of the Prime Minister and the Australian Government. “The identities of the 20 soldiers who were honoured at today’s ceremony were announced in May 2014 and are among 144 Australians who have been identified to…