2024 ANZAC Day Ceremony

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ANZAC (Australian and New Zealand Army Corps) Day is officially observed by the people of Australia and New Zealand in remembering the first time the two young nations fought together in a major overseas war. This historic event took place in Gallipoli on the Turkish Peninsular on April 25 in 1915 and is commemorated by expatriates, as well as their countrymen at home, acknowledging the sacrifice made by so many then and in subsequent international conflicts.

Join us on Sunday April 21st fr the annual service hosted by the Australian American Chamber of Commerce San Francisco (SF Aussies) and the New Zealand American Association of San Francisco (SF Kiwis) to commemorate ANZAC Day at a wonderful venue (with loads of parking!).

More details to follow soon, but expect a 10AM arrival, for an 11AM service.

Date: Sunday, April 21st
Time: 11:00am
Location: USS Hornet, 707 W Hornet Ave, Alameda CA 94501

For more information, visit https://www.sfaussies.com/ANZAC-Day

Remember our Medal of Honor heroes

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As a US-based branch, we want to make sure our members are aware that today is National Medal of Honor Day.

Honor their service and sacrifice.

MARINES' MEMORIAL ASSOCIATION & FOUNDATION | Today Is National Medal of Honor Day

Dear Michael Barbour,

Today, we commemorate our military heroes who displayed outstanding valor in combat. Tragically, many paid the ultimate price.

On this solemn occasion, I think it’s only fitting that we recognize all those who risk their lives to serve our Country.

You can honor the legacy of military service by supporting programs like our Living Memorial, which preserves photos and memorabilia from all branches, or our Tribute Wall, which memorializes those who have sacrificed their lives since 9/11. Our primary mission is to Educate, Commemorate, and Serve the Active Duty and Veteran community. 100% of your donation goes to support these heroes along with their families.

Thank you for honoring America’s heroes.

Sincerely,

Michael A. Rocco

Lieutenant General (Ret.), USMC
President & CEO

Marines’ Memorial Association & Foundation

609 Sutter Street, San Francisco, CA 94102, 415.673.6672

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Soldier’s remains identified 107 years after he was killed at Hill 70

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An item from the Legion Magazine.

Lieutenant Francis Henry (Frank) Hemsley, a Prince Albert, Sask., farmer born in England, was killed in 1917 at the Battle of Hill 70. [DND]

Soldier’s remains identified 107 years after he was killed at Hill 70

STORY BY STEPHEN J. THORNE

Back in August 2012, a bomb disposal unit clearing unexploded WW I ordnance at a construction site in the French village of Vendin-le-Vieil unearthed human remains and a few telltale artifacts.

There were fragments of a gas mask and a helmet, a pair of badly damaged boots and, most important, several buttons clearly marked “16th Battalion, Canadian Scottish Regiment.”

The 16th fought a few kilometres away at Hill 70 in August 1917. The remains of multiple Canadians killed in the battle have been discovered at Vendin-le-Vieil and identified in recent years, including other members of the 16th.

Second Lieutenant Edmund De Wind. [Wikipedia]

The Canadian connection to Victoria Cross recipient Edmund De Wind

STORY BY PAIGE JASMINE GILMAR

During the German-led Operation Michael on March 21, 1918, Lieutenant-Colonel C.G. Cole-Hamilton recognized one person’s “great courage and magnificent fighting at the head of his platoon:” Second Lieutenant Edmund De Wind. More than a century ago, a wounded De Wind held a critical post near Grugies, France, for seven hours before being killed.

Born in Comber, Northern Island, in 1883, De Wind immigrated to Canada and was working at the Canadian Bank of Commerce in Edmonton when the First World War started. De Wind enlisted with the Canadian Expeditionary Force and arrived in France with the 2nd Division in 1915. He went on to fight at the Somme, St. Eloi, Ypres and Vimy Ridge.

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