Anzac Day 2009
30 April 2009
Anzac Day Dawn Service in the Middle East
The Anzac Day dawn service in the Middle East was held in the presence of embassy and mission representatives and their families from twelve nations and more than 100 Australian Defence Force (ADF) personnel currently serving in and transiting through the Force Support Unit - One.
At the conclusion of the moving service on an exclusive beach area, a gunfire breakfast was served to all, followed by the tradition of playing ‘two up’ and ‘crown and anchor’ to the delight of the those from other countries who participated enthusiastically.
Anzac Day is an important annual day of remembrance to Australians both at home and overseas, and particularly to ADF personnel serving in operations in the Middle East and other parts of the world.
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Representatives embassies and missions attend an Anzac Day dawn service with Force Support Unit - One. During the service, each laid a wreath in honour of the fallen.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Craftsman Robert Briggs stares solomnly ahead during the Anzac Day dawn service. Craftsman Briggs, with other members of Force Support Unit - One, formed the catafalque party for the service.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Flag orderly, Corporal Richard Johnston, stands motionless as the Australian National Flag waves freely in the early morning breeze during the Anzac Day dawn service in the Middle East.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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His Excellency, Mr Glenn Miles, addresses the gathered familes and members of local embassies and missions during a dawn service on Anzac Day.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Chaplain Andrew McNeil, Force Support Unit - One's Padre, delivers a prayer during a moving service on the beach, a fitting setting to remind us of the sacrifice of the Anzacs.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Catafalque party and flag orderlies drawn from Australian Defence Force personnel stationed at Force Support Unit (FSU) One, are flanked by over 100 personnel currently serving at or transitting through the FSU.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Australian Defence Force personnel based at Force Support Unit One, are served a well earned breakfast following the dawn service.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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A son of a British officer stationed in the Middle East, shows some Australian Defence Force personnel how to hit a ball during an impromptu game of beach cricket following the gunfire breakfast on Anzac Day.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Petty Officer Stores Naval (POSN) Kate Alston reads the 23rd Psalm during the dawn service held in the Middle East. POSN Alston is based at Force Support Unit - One.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Corporal Andrew Van Horen is solemn and motionless as forms part of the catafalque party during the Anzac Day remembrance ceremony held in the Middle East. The ceremony was also attended by dignatories from the embassies and missions located in the local area.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Flag orderlies Private Matthew Goodwin and Corporal Richard Johnston stand motionless and respectful during the dawn service on Anzac Day. Corporal Dennis toward the New Zealand flag as it flutters gently in the early morning breeze.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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The Commanding Officer of Force Support Unit - One, Lieutenant Colonel Ed Smeaton, salutes as a mark of respect following the laying of a wreath at the temporary memorial to the Anzacs.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Lance Corporal Frater prepares to 'spin' the coins during a 'two-uip' game following the gunfire breakfast on Anzac Day in the Middle East. The popular tradition was also enjoyed by foreign military personnel who attended the ceremony.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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Chief Master Sergeant Antwine from the United States Air Force gets into the spirit of Anzac Day by taking a turn as a 'spinner'. The smile on his face reflected the enjoyment he experienced in what may have been his first attendance at an Anzac Day ceremony. After several attempts, Chief Master Sergeant Antwine flipped the coins with confidence to the applause of crowd that encircled him.
(Date taken: 25 April 2009)
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