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MEMORIAL DEDICATION UPDATE
These are the answers to the most frequently asked questions:
PARADE
• The parade will form up in Anzac Parade at 9a.m. and step off at 10a.m.
• The parade is for National Servicemen only.
• You will form up in your year of call up. Each contingent will march behind a year sign.
• The parade will be led by the Australian Flag. There will be no other flags or banners.
• You will step off behind the National Servicemen's Memorial Pipes and Drums. The Canberra Pipes and Drums will be stationed half-way along Anzac Parade to play you past.
• Each year unit will step off in turn at the command of the appointed leader.
• Preferred dress is Association or unit blazer, blue or white shirt, tie, grey trousers and black shoes or lounge suit
• Preferred headwear is Association or unit beret.
• Large medals will be worn.
• Apart from official badges (e.g. Order of Australia, unit citation or returned from active service badge) we ask you to limit badges to two.
• There will be porta-Ioos along the Parade. Water also will be available.
• If you feel ill or need first aid, don't hesitate to call for it.
• There will be provision for wheel-chairs in the marching units.
• There will be transport for infirm National Servicemen.
• You will march up the Parade, turn left into Limestone Parade and then right into the Western Access road across the face of the Memorial.
• At the top of the Western Access Road, you will make a 90degree right turn to ensure you pass the saluting dais in a straight line.
• It will be an EYES LEFT to the Chief of the Defence Force. Listen to your unit commander's commands.
• At the end of the Eastern Access Road you will fallout and proceed smartly to the Memorial seating area.
• You will pass through two lines of tables manned by students of Campbell High School who will hand you ONE only copy of the Dedication Booklet. You also will receive an Order of Service.
• Wives, partners and family members will be able to watch the parade from the bank behind the saluting dais. There will be no seats apart from the official enclosure.
MEMORIAL SEATING
• There will be some 3,000 seats around the Memorial, so you can be pretty certain of getting one.
• No seats will be reserved outside the official area which will be roped off.
• Wives, partners and family members will be able to sit down on arrival if they wish.
• Please move to your seat quietly and quickly.
• The Governor-General will arrive at 11:25a.m. and the ceremony will begin at 11:30a.m.
• Family members will be able to lay private wreaths and poppies at the end of the service. The compere will announce when. Please remain in your seats while this happens.
• You are free to inspect the Memorial when the official proceedings are concluded.
SECURITY
• For obvious reasons security will be strong and strict.
WEATHER
• The Parade and Dedication will proceed regardless of the weather.
• Canberra can be cold, wet and windy in September so a coat at least is essential.
A jumper or thermal underwear might also be needed.
• A pocket raincoat would be a good idea if it looks like being wet.
• Check the likely forecast before you leave for Canberra so you are prepared.
TRANSPORT
• Detailed instructions: on transport arrangements for the Parade and Dedication will be from Southern Cross Club at Woden. It will include bus identification placards. The NSCFAA will be coming back to Southern Cross Club after the dedication for drinks.
• REMEMBER THAT PARKING AROUND THE WAR MEMORIAL IS RESTRICTED : IT IS A WORK DAY.
It is suggested that we all take the bus for ease, carefree and enjoyable day (cost is $10.00 per person return). Parking is available across the road from the club.
This is your day. The Australian nation is thanking you for your service. Make us all proud.
We look forward to seeing you in Canberra on this important day for all National Servicemen.
The Bus will depart from Canberra Southern Cross Club (Woden) at 8.30am
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