Tailem Bend Cemetery improved ahead of Anzac Day
Volunteers have improved the Diggers’ Retreat memorial which honours the veterans laid to rest in the town.
Tailem Bend’s cemetery is poised for Anzac Day after the enrichment of its Diggers’ Retreat memorial, honouring the veterans resting there, by dedicated volunteers and the Coorong council.
Anzac Day means a great deal to communities throughout Australia.
At the end of 1915, allied forces were evacuated from the Gallipoli Peninsula after both they and their enemies suffered heavy casualties and endured great hardships, resulting in more than 8000 Australian soldiers being killed.
Today the meaning of Anzac Day includes the remembrance of all Australians killed in military operations.
Volunteer Pauline Merritt said she was extremely proud of Tailem Bend Cemetery, and understood the importance of honouring Anzac Day and all serving personnel.
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