Anzac Day

Anzac Day, 25 April, turned on another sunny autumn day in Melbourne.

The march began at 9a.m.

A big crowd turned out in support.

Order of march: Disabled in cars, Headquarters, Police ex-servicemen, World War 1 veterans, Banners of WWI units, New Zealand veterans, Army women's services, Railways ex-servicemen, Corps of commissionaires, Korea veterans, Australian white ensign, RAN, MN and WRANS, RASIGS Association / School of Signals, Army colour parties, 1 Corps HQ and units, 9 Division, 6 Division, 7 Division, 8 Division, 3 Division, 5 and 11 Division, 1 Army 2 Corps NGF, 21 Squadron RAAF, RAAF and WAAAF, BCOF, Malaya and Borneo, WRAAF, Army Vietnam, RAAF Vietnam, United Nations missions, Returned and services league, Massed Australian flags, Australian legion, Commonwealth forces, Allied forces, NSAA, March Staff, & Victorian Military Vehicles Corps.

Ex WRAN Association	Signals 9th Australian Division (That's a GAZ 67b in front.)
A day for families.	The Shrine of Remembrance
Beaufighters - whispering death, so-called because of the quiet Bristol sleeve-valve engine.	WRENS
Victorian Military Vehicles Corps (VMVC) provided much of the transport.
British Airborne Forces Association (red berets)	4wd.sofcom.com/4WD.html Ex Royal parade Land Rover (also see [1] [2]).

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