AWM 75, Part 7: The Unknown Soldier

This series of videos marks the Australian War Memorial's 75th anniversary on 11 November 2016. Produced by Max Uechtritz, edited by Alan Green, and featuring the Memorial's Chief Historian, Ashley Ekins. This incredibly moving episode reflects on the day that the Unknown Soldier was laid to rest at the Memorial.

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Tears...

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Walter Fradus I was in this parade, was in the tri service firing party and stood by the pool of reflection and fired the 3 volleys from the parapet, 27 years ago.
I had tears the whole time as we marched slow time in the funeral procession, very somber.

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@@juliewillard6932 what an honour. Rewatched this...more tears on this special Anzac Day.

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@@juliewillard6932 - This is a coincidence! I was also in the Firing Party. I was the RAAF Corporal!

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@@lifewithjordyphotography most of us were from DSD