Sydney Commemorative Service for the Battle of Pozieres

Posted on 22/07/2018 by FFFAIF

During The Battle of Pozieres, from 23 July 1916 until 7 August 1916, the AIF suffered enormous losses. Charles  Bean, Australia’s  official war historian described the Pozieres ridge as being more densely sown with Australian sacrifice than any other place on earth.

The First Battalion Association will hold its annual commemorative service at Saint Columbo Uniting Church, on the corner of Ocean and Forth Street, Woollahra on Sunday 22nd July at 9:30am.

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Photo: The Scots College Pipes and Drums 2013

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Photo: The Queen’s and Regimental Colours of the First Battalion enter the church carried by the Colour Party of the RNSWR

 

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Photo: The Queen’s and Regimental Colours of the First Battalion are laid upon the altar during the service along with the Australian and 1st Bn Association flags and the Pozieres Cross and 1st Battalion AIF flags.

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