Image Gallery 2008
01 December 2008
Ramp Ceremony for Lieutenant Michael Fussell
Lieutenant Michael Fussell, who was killed by an improvised explosive device (IED) detonation in Afghanistan on Thursday 27 November, began his return to Australia today following a memorial service and ramp ceremony at Camp Holland, the Australian and Dutch military base in Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan.
Lieutenant Fussell, 25, was a member of the Sydney-based 4th Battalion (Commando) and was conducting a dismounted patrol when he and his team were struck by the IED.
| 20081130adf8208022_037 Lieutenant Michael Fussell lays in honour at the commencement of a moving service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_045 Dutch soldiers watch on as a comrade of Lieutenant Michael Fussell pauses to pay his respects during a moving ceremony at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_052 A soldiers looks over the order of service as Lieutenant Michael Fussell is remembered during a solemn ceremony at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_053 Dutch and Australian soldiers pay their respects during a service held for Lieutenant Michael Fussell at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_113 A candle burns brightly as Australian, Afghan and Dutch comrades of Lieutenant Michael Fussell bid him farewell during a memorial service at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_128 Comrades of Lieutenant Michael Fussell bid him a farewell during a ceremony at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_164 Dutch and Australian soldiers pay tribute as Lieutenant Michael Fussell beings his journey home. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_179 Australian, Afhan and Dutch troops pay tribute to Lieutenant Michael Fussell at Tarin Kowt, southern Afghanistan as he starts his journey home. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_192 The Australian flag flies proudly as Australian, Afghan and Dutch personnel line the route of procession for Lieutenant Michael Fussell. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_211 Lieutenant Michael Fussell is farewelled by his Special Forces comrades as he is placed aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J destined for home. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_226 A Surveillance and Reconnaissance Vehicle sits on the airstrip as Lieutenant Michael Fussell is placed aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-130J destined for home. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081130adf8208022_234 An Australian flag billows silently in an Afghan breeze as Australian, Afghan and Dutch troops farewell Lieutenant Michael Fussell, as he is place aboard a Royal Australian Air Force C-1130J destined for home. (Date taken: 30 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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