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Hello everyone here we at Monday and this Monday is a special one as it is ANZAC Day. A day that has come to mean more to me the older I get.
Like many my great-grandfather on dad's side served in WW1 and my Pop (mum's dad) served in WW11, dad's father didn't serve as he was a coal miner and they were needed at home.
Here are some facts about ANZAC Day.
ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. ...
The Anzacs were all volunteers, there was no conscription. ...
Two-up is a traditional gambling game only allowed to be played on Anzac day through pubs and clubs in Australia. ...
There is no town called Gallipoli.
Anzac Day was first observed in 1916. The day has gone through many changes since. The ceremonies that are held at war memorials up and down New Zealand, and in places overseas where New Zealanders gather, are modelled on a military funeral and remain rich in tradition and ritual.
Thank you for the facts. Learning something new from here.
ReplyDeleteWe've heard of Anzac Day, but didn't know it was all volunteer. Thanks for sharing the facts.
ReplyDeleteNancy............You're welcome
ReplyDeleteKea.............Pleased you liked the post
The ANZACs were the bravest of men, and the more so being all-volunteer!
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