Every Anzac day my uncle George is on my desk top of my computer!!
NeilandRaine said
09:33 AM Apr 25, 2014
A bit of my Heritage
My mothers Paternal uncle
Roll of Honour - William Henry Oakley
Service Number: 356
Rank: Private
Unit: 12th Battalion (Infantry)
Service: Australian Army
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Date of death: 25 April 1915
Place of death: Gallipoli, Ottoman Empire
Cause of death: Killed in action
Age at death: 20
Place of association: Waratah, Australia
My mothers Maternal Uncle
Roll of Honour - John Henry Martin
Service Number: 3359
Rank: Private
Unit: 40th Battalion (Infantry)
Service: Australian Army
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Date of death: 30 August 1918
Place of death: France
Cause of death: Killed in action
Age at death: 29
Place of association: Waratah, Australia
As well my mothers Father (Granddad) served and lost an eye on The Somme, my Father was in the 9th div in Africa and New Guinea
graham (chickenman) said
09:37 AM Apr 25, 2014
Neil, so sad how many young lives were lost through war on both sides, when are we going to learn?
graham (chickenman) said
10:24 AM Apr 25, 2014
Its sad on Anzac day of no mention of the south Pacific islanders being mentioned as the kanakas (nee vanuatu) from Vanuatu, Solomon islands and Fiji who fought beside the Australians and the Kiwi's? in ww1 and ww2.
As to have travelled to Port Vila 8 times, there is a monument on a hill overlooking the harbour with the names of the kanakas or nee Vanuatu on a list. from both big wars
In Brisbane app 12 yrs ago app 6 ex service men from Vanutau marched proudly in the march in the city.
I thank these islanders as well as our own men and women for the freedom we have in Australia today.
For Anzac Day this year we decided to head to Esk Qld for a week of exploring, and an unexpected treat yesterday (Thursday) was a visit to the Kilcoy Races for a Diggers Race Meeting - what a lovely day! Didn't win a thing or race, but had fun picking a few. They also had a small ceremony with the guys from 8/9 RAR based at Enoggera who bought up four of the Bushmaster carriers in which later in the day were giving the young kids a whirl around the car park, along with a contingent of guys to swell the numbers - a very enjoyable day.
This morning it was off to the Dawn Service followed by a Gunfire Breakfast, then the main march and service. Might add that this was preceded by a fly-over of an FA18 by the look of it. It was a special time for us as hubby got to march with one of his cousins, and I got to wear the replica minatures of my Great Uncle killed on 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli. I might add I never knew my father had these medals and it wasn't until after his passing that I found them - I wore them with pride.
I hope everyone else enjoyed there day today, and thank you for your service to this great country of ours - Australia
Edit: Forgot to attach a couple of photos
-- Edited by Pejay on Friday 25th of April 2014 01:49:41 PM
My Dads Uncle died at Lone Pine ,think from memory he was only 18 or so..
but we should never forget all the other wars too.
graham (chickenman) said
03:09 PM Apr 25, 2014
Yes Milo, I say if they had there lives over again, they do it again? Bloddy proud to be born a Aussie, maybe a dronger, or a rat bag its what being aussie is about.
Was great to catch up with some old Shipmates & friends.
"We Will remember Them . Lest We Forget"
Eagle said
06:18 AM Apr 27, 2014
I'm not much for the official services so every year I go up onto a local headland at 4 30 am and await the dawn . I try to think how those young men might have felt but all I can say is THANK YOU.
ANZAC DAY 2014
I spent an hour at dawn today upon the headland bare
I paid respect in my own way and offered up a prayer
I thought of all those young men who had fought to keep us free
and but for the grace of God I realised that could have once been me.
The waves crashed on the beach below the wind brought an eerie chill
I bowed my head in silent prayer as time seemingly stood still.
I tried to place myself back beneath the suns first amber glow
But I not imagine what they felt when the cry rang out to go.
So I stood and just said thank you for the sacrifice they made
though it felt so insufficient for those lives with which they paid..
Ill go and watch them march today with their ever thinning ranks
and though it sounds so little in return Ill simply just say Thanks.
Lest We Forget.
Vic41 said
01:12 PM Apr 27, 2014
Eagle wrote:
I'm not much for the official services so every year I go up onto a local headland at 4 30 am and await the dawn . I try to think how those young men might have felt but all I can say is THANK YOU.
ANZAC DAY 2014
I spent an hour at dawn today upon the headland bare
I paid respect in my own way and offered up a prayer
I thought of all those young men who had fought to keep us free
and but for the grace of God I realised that could have once been me.
The waves crashed on the beach below the wind brought an eerie chill
I bowed my head in silent prayer as time seemingly stood still.
I tried to place myself back beneath the suns first amber glow
But I not imagine what they felt when the cry rang out to go.
So I stood and just said thank you for the sacrifice they made
though it felt so insufficient for those lives with which they paid..
Ill go and watch them march today with their ever thinning ranks
and though it sounds so little in return Ill simply just say Thanks.
Lest We Forget.
Great poem Eagle, did you write it? If so might pay to show it as copyright....
ozjohn said
02:30 PM Apr 27, 2014
Jane and I spent Anzac Day in Vung Tau Vietnam. We're still there. I'm enjoying the cheap cold beer while Jane enjoys the CHEAP shopping, facials, body scrubs, massages etc. On the down side it's very hot and extremely humid. Cheers, Ozjohn.
LEST WE FORGET.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B1Blw_hbp1o
, My uncle George in which I never meet.
No one knew why he was call George as his 1 st name was Clark?
Roll of Honour - Clark Robertson Scoular
Service Number: NX40060
Rank: Signalman
Unit: 4 Light Anti Aircraft Regiment RAA
Service: Australian Army
Conflict: Second World War, 1939-1945
Date of death: 31 August 1942
Place of death: Egypt, North Africa
Cause of death: Died of wounds
Cemetery or memorial details: El Alamein War Cemetery, El Alamein, Marsa Matruh, North Africa
Source: AWM147 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, 2nd AIF (Australian Imperial Force) and CMF (Citizen Military Force)
-- Edited by graham (chickenman) on Friday 25th of April 2014 08:26:12 AM
-- Edited by graham (chickenman) on Friday 25th of April 2014 08:58:46 AM
Every Anzac day my uncle George is on my desk top of my computer!!
My mothers Paternal uncle
Roll of Honour - William Henry Oakley
Service Number: 356
Rank: Private
Unit: 12th Battalion (Infantry)
Service: Australian Army
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Date of death: 25 April 1915
Place of death: Gallipoli, Ottoman Empire
Cause of death: Killed in action
Age at death: 20
Place of association: Waratah, Australia
My mothers Maternal Uncle
Roll of Honour - John Henry Martin
Service Number: 3359
Rank: Private
Unit: 40th Battalion (Infantry)
Service: Australian Army
Conflict: First World War, 1914-1918
Date of death: 30 August 1918
Place of death: France
Cause of death: Killed in action
Age at death: 29
Place of association: Waratah, Australia
As well my mothers Father (Granddad) served and lost an eye on The Somme, my Father was in the 9th div in Africa and New Guinea
Neil, so sad how many young lives were lost through war on both sides, when are we going to learn?
Its sad on Anzac day of no mention of the south Pacific islanders being mentioned as the kanakas (nee vanuatu) from Vanuatu, Solomon islands and Fiji who fought beside the Australians and the Kiwi's? in ww1 and ww2.
As to have travelled to Port Vila 8 times, there is a monument on a hill overlooking the harbour with the names of the kanakas or nee Vanuatu on a list. from both big wars
In Brisbane app 12 yrs ago app 6 ex service men from Vanutau marched proudly in the march in the city.
I thank these islanders as well as our own men and women for the freedom we have in Australia today.
For Anzac Day this year we decided to head to Esk Qld for a week of exploring, and an unexpected treat yesterday (Thursday) was a visit to the Kilcoy Races for a Diggers Race Meeting - what a lovely day! Didn't win a thing or race, but had fun picking a few. They also had a small ceremony with the guys from 8/9 RAR based at Enoggera who bought up four of the Bushmaster carriers in which later in the day were giving the young kids a whirl around the car park, along with a contingent of guys to swell the numbers - a very enjoyable day.
This morning it was off to the Dawn Service followed by a Gunfire Breakfast, then the main march and service. Might add that this was preceded by a fly-over of an FA18 by the look of it. It was a special time for us as hubby got to march with one of his cousins, and I got to wear the replica minatures of my Great Uncle killed on 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli. I might add I never knew my father had these medals and it wasn't until after his passing that I found them - I wore them with pride.
I hope everyone else enjoyed there day today, and thank you for your service to this great country of ours - Australia
Edit: Forgot to attach a couple of photos
-- Edited by Pejay on Friday 25th of April 2014 01:49:41 PM
What a great day out for you.....
but we should never forget all the other wars too.
Yes Milo, I say if they had there lives over again, they do it again? Bloddy proud to be born a Aussie, maybe a dronger, or a rat bag its what being aussie is about.
Did the Sydney ANZAC March this year .
Was great to catch up with some old Shipmates & friends.
"We Will remember Them . Lest We Forget"
I'm not much for the official services so every year I go up onto a local headland at 4 30 am and await the dawn . I try to think how those young men might have felt but all I can say is THANK YOU.
ANZAC DAY 2014
I spent an hour at dawn today upon the headland bare
I paid respect in my own way and offered up a prayer
I thought of all those young men who had fought to keep us free
and but for the grace of God I realised that could have once been me.
The waves crashed on the beach below the wind brought an eerie chill
I bowed my head in silent prayer as time seemingly stood still.
I tried to place myself back beneath the suns first amber glow
But I not imagine what they felt when the cry rang out to go.
So I stood and just said thank you for the sacrifice they made
though it felt so insufficient for those lives with which they paid..
Ill go and watch them march today with their ever thinning ranks
and though it sounds so little in return Ill simply just say Thanks.
Lest We Forget.
Great poem Eagle, did you write it? If so might pay to show it as copyright....
Jane and I spent Anzac Day in Vung Tau Vietnam.
We're still there. I'm enjoying the cheap cold beer while Jane enjoys the CHEAP shopping, facials, body scrubs, massages etc.
On the down side it's very hot and extremely humid.
Cheers, Ozjohn.