ANZAC Day memorial service takes place in Glasgow cemetery

A man salutes during Anzac Day commemorations in Nelson Bay, New Zealand (Mark Baker/AP)
A man salutes during Anzac Day commemorations in Nelson Bay, New Zealand (Mark Baker/AP)
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A service has taken place to commemorate ANZAC Day in Glasgow on Friday morning.

The event was organised by the Commonwealth War Graves Committee and took place Glasgow Western Necropolis at around 5am.

ANZAC Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia, New Zealand and Tonga to commemorate all of those who died while fighting for their country, particularly during World War I.

It is observed on April 25 each year and the CWGC ensures those who were part of the Australia and New Zealand Army Corps who are buried in the Necropolis are remembered.

There is a small section of Australians buried in the cemetery from World War I and the memorial ensures they continued to be remembered for their sacrifice during the Great War.

 

 

Sehar Sardar, who organised the event, said: “It was a pleasure being able to organise the ANZAC Service again!

“Thanks to all attendees as well as those who supported.”

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