Tuesday, 12 November 2024

Remembrance Day 2024



Remembrance Day celebrates the signing of the Armistice that ended the fighting with Germany in WW1 but has become a day to remember all who fought in wars. It is particularly honoured in Commonwealth countries.

Red Poppies were commonly found on the battlefields of WW1, especially on the Western Front, and have become a symbol of remembrance.

In 2024 services were held as far away as London, and as close as the Repatriation Hospital at Heidleberg, Melbourne, where the Odd Bods have a bronze plaque in the memorial garden and the original Odd Bods banner is proudly displayed in a foyer.

Here are some photos from the 2024 memorial services in London and the Repatriation Hospital in Melbourne.

The Royal family gathers in London.
King Charles lays the wreath.




Peter Randell, Cathy Randell, and Gary Elliott at the Odd Bods plaque, Repatriation Hospital 11/11/2024.

Repatriation Hospital Memorial Service 11/11/2024