Cowra To Commemorate ANZAC Day

Cowra is preparing to mark 110 years since Australian soldiers landed at ANZAC Cove and express its gratitude to the brave men and women who have served or continue to serve in the Australian Defence Force.

On April 25, Australians will gather at solemn ceremonies to recognise those who lost their lives in the line of service, those who returned from war with physical and mental wounds, and the defence personal who serve today while understanding the realities of conflict.

Also being commemorated this ANZAC day are the 75th anniversary of Australian service in the Korean war and the 75th anniversary of Australian service in the Malayan Emergency.

The Cowra RSL sub-Branch is hosting commemorative services, which consist of a Dawn Service at 6.00am, morning service and wreath laying at 10.20am, and a march. Those ex-servicemen and servicemen who wish to participate in the

dawn service are asked to form up in Bartlett Street at 5.50am for the service to begin at 6.00am. For the wreath laying ceremony, and those wishing to participate in the march should form up in Brisbane St at 10.00am. There will be marshals to direct groups to their places. At the conclusion of the march a Commemorative Service will be held at River Park.

The Cowra RSL sub-Branch also attends the local nursing homes to conduct commemoration ceremonies for the residents and staff. This year these will be held on Thursday 24th April at 10.30am at Weeroona and 2.00pm at Bilyara. This is also Kapyong Day. This battle was fought during the Korean War on 22-25th April 1951 between United Nations Command and the Chinese People’s Volunteer Army. 59 Australians were wounded and 32 were killed.

In contrast, Chinese casualties were estimated at about 2000.

Member for Cootamundra Steph Cooke, who will be in Cowra on ANZAC day, said ANZAC Day was a day of great pride in Australia.

“ANZAC Day is a time for us to reflect on the profound impact our servicemen and women have had on our nation, and honour those who paid the ultimate sacrifice to secure our freedoms,” she said.

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