Attendees carried a red poppy with them to the flagpole to pay tribute.
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Sharlene Baldo
On Saturday, 19 April, the Benalla RSL conducted a commemorative service at the Benalla Cemetery War Memorial, honouring air force personnel who lost their lives during preparations for World War II.
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The ceremony was led by Benalla RSL president Paul Hartland and attended by fellow club associates and members of the public who were there to pay their respects.
Benalla Salvation Army Corps Captain Ben Anderson was there as a representative to lead the opening prayer, the ending prayer and to perform the Last Post.
On the day, the following members were honoured and acknowledged:
Royal Air Force Flight Lieutenant E.B. Stiletto DFC
Royal Air Force Flying Officer E.G. Bell
Royal Australian Air Force Flight Lieutenant G.W. Schaffer
Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant C.L. Dodson
Royal Australian Air Force Sergeant F. Graham
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman J.R. Dower
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman J.W. Masters
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman V.B. O’Dowd
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman M.P. Thorburn
Royal Australian Air Force Leading Aircraftman O.R. Boekenstrein
Women’s Auxiliary Air Force Sergeant M.E. Shannon
Attendees placed bright red poppies at the base of the flagpole, paying tribute to fallen servicemen and women.
The ceremony concluded with the recitation of the Ode, the Last Post and the Australian national anthem.
Benalla RSL president Paul Hartland leading the ceremony.
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Sharlene Baldo
Benalla Salvation Army Corps Captain Ben Anderson delivered the opening and ending prayer.
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Sharlene Baldo
A basket of bright red poppies were available.
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Sharlene Baldo
Poppies were placed next to the flagpole.
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Sharlene Baldo
Benalla Corps Salvation Army Captain Ben Anderson performed the Last Post.
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Sharlene Baldo
A moment of silence was observed as attendees bowed their heads in reverence.
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Sharlene Baldo
Benalla RSL held a commemorative service to honour departed servicemen and women.
Photo by
Sharlene Baldo
