“My colleague Tim Bull, the Shadow Minister for Veterans, has researched extensively to identify the graves of fallen soldiers from across the state, and I will be spending time in various war cemeteries to acknowledge the soldiers from the Lowan electorate who were laid to rest abroad.
“Many of those who enlisted were very young, and unaware of the difficult conditions in war and the physical and mental toll they would endure.
“Even still, they fought proudly for Australia and all that represents; a fair, free, and prosperous future for those willing to have a go.
“It is vital that we continue to commemorate their legacy and the sacrifices they made so that we may enjoy the freedoms we do today.”
Ms Kealy will lay a wreath on behalf of the Lowan community at the Gallipoli dawn service.
She encouraged people to attend local Anzac Day services to pay their respects to Australian Defence Force personnel past and present.
See page 23 of this week's The Weekly Advertiser for a list of Anzac Day services.
Lowan servicemen
interred in Türkiye
Lone Pine Cemetery: Patrick Lynch, Murtoa, 910, 24th Battalion, grave I.B.20, age 22, died September 20, 1915; Arthur Hughes, Dimboola, 427, 24th Bn, grave I.C.9, age 23, died November 19, 1915.
Sheel Green Cemetery: William Coles, Stawell, 917, 10th Bn, grave II.I.4, age 28, died September 18, 1915; Albert Muller, Nhill, 448, 4th Bn, grave I.B.25, age unknown, died August 2, 1915.
Shrapnel Valley Cemetery: James Aitken, Chatsworth, 2105, 5th Bn, grave II.A.58, age unknown, died August 8, 1915; Sid Cowell, Apsley, 578, 6th Bn, grave II.A.1, age 28, died August 15, 1915; Cyril Butters, Stawell, 518, 8th Bn, grave II.B.39, age unknown, died August 24, 1915; Robert Bruce, Warracknabeal, 1865, 7th Bn, grave II.B.43, age 26, died September 1, 1915; Charles D’Alton, Nhill, 769, 8th Bn, grave II.A.60, age 24, died August 6, 1915; Albert Heard, Horsham, 1685A, 21st Bn, grave II.D.33, age unknown, died September 17, 1915; Leslie McConechy, Harrow, 1328, 8th Bn, grave II.A.33, age 38, died August 7, 1915; Ernie Nicklen, Coleraine, 1998, 5th Bn, grave II.A.50, age 25, died August 7, 1915; Athol McPherson, Nangeela and Horsham, 352, 5th Bn, grave II.B.13, age 34, died August 19, 1915; Alex McLeod, Merino, 1709, 7th Bn, grave II.A.3, age 19, died August 16, 1915; James McKinnon, Mumbannar, 2209, 6th Bn, grave II.A.20, age unknown, died August 7, 1915; Robert McIntyre, Horsham, 586, 8th Bn, grave II.A.12, age 22, died August 7, 1915; Edgar Simmons, Lubeck, 1229, 8th Bn, grave II.A.35, age 20, died August 6, 1915; Ralph Sayers, Horsham, 1108, 14th Bn, grave IV.A.1, age 38, died May 19, 1915; Lindsay Wallis, Horsham, 614, 8th Bn, grave II.A.37, age 19, died August 6, 1915.
Beach Cemetery, ANZAC: Alf Glasson, Minyip, 8th Bn, grave II.I.9, age 31, died August 8, 1915; Henry McDonald, Branxholme, 15, 7th Bn, grave II.A.3, age 21, died June 24, 1915.
Ari Burnu Cemetery: Edward Henty, Hamilton, 8th Light Horse, grave A.14, age 27, died August 7, 1915; Alex Barber, Laen, 343, 8th LH, grave C.5, age 24, died June 22, 1915; Eoin Smith, Grassdale, 666, 8th LH, grave D.6, age 24, died June 27, 1915.
Hill 10 Cemetery: Herbert Peters, Glenorchy, 8th LH, grave I. I. 18. One of two Australians in this cemetery.
Johnson’s Jolly Cemetery: Charlie Curry, Casterton, 1125, 7th Bn, special memorial 21.
Courtney’s and Steel’s Post Cemetery: Clarry Dodds, Penshurst, 14th Bn, special memorial 23, aged 25, died April 30, 1915.
Embarkation Pier Cemetery: James McIntyre, Casterton, 1929, 16th Bn, special memorial C.52, aged 30, died August 29, 1915.
Redoubt Cemetery, Helles: John Starick, Dimboola, 2064, 6th Bn, grave 1.B.9, age 21, died May 8, 1915.
Walker’s Ridge Cemetery: Cyril Layh, Horsham, 1065, 2nd Div. Signals, special memorial 13, age 23, died October 6, 1915.
No. 2 Outpost Cemetery: Reg Bond, Lillimur, 340, 7th Bn, special memorial 4, age 22, died April 25-May 2, 1915.
Hill 60 Cemetery: Thomas Dickinson, Nhill, 403, 9th LH, special memorial 23, age 26, died August 28, 1915.
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