ANZAC Day 2023 - we will remember them

Hills local ANZAC Day 2023 services were well attended by so many in our community. It was also wonderful to see so many young people come and attend these significant services to reflect and remember those who fought for our freedoms and democracy.

When World War I commenced, a federal Australia was only 13 years old when we joined with our allies to fight the great war. Australia was introduced to the rest of the world and after the Gallipoli Campaign, Australians fought with distinction in Europe on the Western Front and the Middle East.

This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the end of Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War. While national commemorations will be held on 18 August, our involvement in the Vietnam War is a vitally important chapter that helped grow our ANZAC spirit and national identity: from battles such as Long Tan to the humanitarian missions which evacuated Vietnamese orphans (Operation Babylift) after the fall of Saigon.

To acknowledge the 50^th anniversary a Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration is available to veterans’ and families of veterans’ who served in the Vietnam War. For details click here.

This year also marks the 70th anniversary of the end of the Korean War where, like Vietnam, Australian troops fought to stop the spread of totalitarian aggression throughout the Asia-Pacific region. Their sacrifice is why Australia has the freedoms we all enjoy today; why we have our sovereignty.

This ANZAC Day we remembered and gave thanks for the service of all those who have fought for our freedoms; and we give thanks for all those serving our country today.