16 January 2005
Imagery from Operation Sumatra Assist

Australian and New Zealand Defence Force personnel supporting the Indonesian-led tsunami relief and reconstruction effort on the island of Sumatra paused for a minute silence on Sunday, 16 January 2005, to mark a National Day of Mourning and Reflection for victims of the Boxing Day 2004 Indian Ocean earthquakes and tsunamis.

Australian Defence personnel are part of a co-operative national Australian tsunami relief effort involving the ADF, DFAT (AusAID), and Emergency Management Australia.

Water, tentage, medical supplies and support, blankets and other emergency provisions, logistical support, and Army Engineers reconstruction capabilities have been provided.

JPAU16JAN05PC003 Medical personnel of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces staffing the Anzac Field Hospital in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, observe a minute's silence on Sunday 16 January for victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. (Date taken: 16 January 2005) Low-Res | Hi-Res	JPAU16JAN05PC006 Medical personnel of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces staffing the Anzac Field Hospital in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, observe a minute's silence on Sunday 16 January for victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. (Date taken: 16 January 2005) Low-Res | Hi-Res
JPAU16JAN05PC010 Medical personnel of the Australian and New Zealand Defence Forces staffing the Anzac Field Hospital in Banda Aceh, Indonesia, observe a minute's silence on Sunday 16 January for victims of the Indian Ocean tsunami. (Date taken: 16 January 2005) Low-Res | Hi-Res