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ANZAC Day 2007

25 April 2007
Mehmetcik Abide memorial

ANZAC Day 25 April 2007 marks the 92nd anniversary of the first nationally significant military action fought by the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in The Great War (World War One). About 9000 Australians died at Gallipoli, while another 18,000 were wounded.

As part of the Australian Defence Force's commemorative activities, Australia's Federation Guard (AFG) will provide ceremonial guards for commemorative services on the 24th and 25th of April at key sites on the Gallipoli peninsular, including ANZAC Cove and Lone Pine.

A detachment of musicians from the Royal Australian Navy Band will play at these services including ANZAC Cove Dawn Service and later that morning at Lone Pine, culminating in the playing of the "Last Post" at both ceremonies.

Currently, more than 3250 Australian Defence Force personnel are proudly serving their nation on operations around the world in the tradition of the ANZAC.

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The Hon. Dr Brendan Nelson MP Minister for Defence addressing the public at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service.

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Squadron Leader Greg Williams at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service, who is a part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

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The Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent awaits step off to march past at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service.

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The Turkish Army at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service.

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A Turkish soldier who will raise the national flag of Australia at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service.

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Lieutenant General K.J. Gillespie, AO, DSC, CSM Vice Chief of the Defence Force (VCDF)

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Gunner James Williams from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service. Gunner Williams is part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

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Trooper Sean McPartland from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard with a local Turkish lad at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service. Trooper McPartland is part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

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The Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

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Warrant Officer Class Two Eddie Penman from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service. Warrant Officer Class Two Eddie Penman is part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

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Turkish soldiers at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service.

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The Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent marches past at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service.

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The Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent marches past at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service.

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Leading Aircraftwoman Jessica Johnson from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service. Leading Aircraftwoman Jessica Johnson is part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

(Date taken: 24 April 2007)
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Warrant Officer Class Two Eddie Penman from Canberra-based Australia's Federation Guard at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service. Warrant Officer Class Two Eddie Penman is part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

(Date taken: 24 April 2007)
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(L_R) Able Seaman Michael Temiguian, Squadron Leader Greg Williams and Gunner James Williams at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service. All are part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

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The Turkish F5 Interceptors provide a flypast at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service.

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Major Graeme Henley from Canberra-based Australian Defence Headquarters with a Turkish soldier dressed in period uniform at the Mehmetcik Abide memorial for the Turkish International Service. Major Henley is part of the Australian Defence Force Gallipoli 2007 Contingent.

(Date taken: 24 April 2007)
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