War veterans observe Remembrance Day in Warner Beach
The well-attended event saw the Moths (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) and other military veterans organisations, as well as the public in attendance.
ON NOVEMBER 9, Mills Bomb Shellhole hosted its annual parade in honour of the soldiers who fell in the line of duty during World War 1 (WW1).
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Remembrance Day or Poppy Day is officially observed every year on November 11, the anniversary of the 1918 armistice that ended WWI, but official civic ceremonies are typically held on the Sunday preceding this date. It is observed by Commonwealth member countries, as well as a few other countries, where it is known by different names.
Proceedings started with a march by war veterans, led by a bagpipe band along Ellcock Road into the Mills Bomb Shellhole premises. The well-attended event saw the Moths (Memorable Order of Tin Hats) and other military veterans organisations, as well as the public in attendance.
Henk Lotz, the Mills Bomb Shellhole’s Adjutant, said the event went according to plan, and the Picardy Bazooka Shellhole of Amanzimtoti was also part of the proceedings.
“We had a good turnout from the public, the Lions, and other organisations. The weather was hot, but at least it wasn’t raining,” said Lotz.
In WWI, 245 419 South Africans of all races volunteered for military service, and 10 000 to 12 000 fell on duty.
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