Tomorrow is Remembrance Day, when Australia commemorates members of its armed forces who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
, when Australia commemorates members of its armed forces who have died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
Launched in September 1999, the peacekeeping mission was a turning point in restoring stability to the region after a period of unrest and violence.The multinational force was commanded by Australia's General Peter Cosgrove and ensured the safe transition of East Timor to independence in 2002. Formerly known as Armistice Day - in reference to the German surrender in 1918 - the name was changed to Remembrance Day in 1945.
Every year, one minute of silence is held at 11am on November 11 in Australia and other Commonwealth nations.On the mud-soaked battlefields of northern France, the wild flower grew abundantly after the close of World War I.Commemorative services are held in Australia at memorials, schools and community centres today.Across Australia, everyone is welcome to attend a Remembrance Day service.
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