ANZAC Day 2008

28 April 2008
Dawn service at the ANZAC Commemorative Site, Gallipoli

ANZAC Day 25 April 2008 marks the 93rd 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 Air Force 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, the Government has approximately 4000 Australian Defence Force personnel deployed to 11 operations overseas.