Sunday, 4 March 2012

Canberra area and The Australian War Memorial



2 photos above show the Commorative Area. The rolls of Honour are on both sides under the arches. The eternal flame is at the end of the reflection pool.


The Roll of Honour. Longman C. (for Clement) was Ginny's Uncle, (fathers side) killed in action 27/7/1942 in Egypt and buried at El Alamein War Cemetry, Egypt. Ginny placing a poppy next to his name.





Dome above the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier



                        ANZAC boat used at Gallipoli- note the bullet holes





Bridge of HMAS Brisbane





Don't mess with Ginny!



 
View from steps of Memorial looking back to old & new Parliament Houses.



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