By Cpl Damian Shovell
EIGHTY-five years after the last shot was fired, the British Government honoured Australians killed in WW1 and WW2 on Remembrance Day with a permanent memorial in Hyde Park, London.

Twenty-seven Australian veterans and war widows, Prime Minister John Howard, and other senior Defence and Government representatives joined a crowd of more than 3000 as the Queen dedicated the permanent memorial.

The Queen as to remind future generations of the deep gratitude Britain has for the sacrifice made by Australia.

"All who pass by will be reminded of the immense contribution played by Australians in final victory," she said.

Instead of naming the 101,000 Australians killed in the world wars, the monument names the towns from which the soldiers, sailors and airmen came from - forming the names of the places they fought, and providing a tangible link for visiting Australians.

The memorial cost $9 million and will become the venue of Anzac Day dawn services in London from next year.

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