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Anzac Day: Reflections on Remembrance and Militarism.

Prince William stood alone at dawn to honor soldiers who lost their lives in battle for Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance for every Australian and New Zealand soldier who has died in all wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations. The haunting photo shows the prince bowing his head in a moment of silence while wearing a dark navy trench coat with a matching pair of slacks and black loafers. The celebration of Anzac Day in London has been a tradition since King George V personally attended the first service at Westminster Abbey in 1916.

via Yahoo Life|

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Anzac Day Commemorations Remember Fallen Soldiers and Call for Reflection.

Prince William paid tribute to fallen soldiers by laying a wreath at the Australia memorial for Anzac Day. He joined representatives from the Australian and New Zealand forces for the poignant 5am ceremony. Anzac Day has been commemorated in London since the first anniversary of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli. Last year, Prince William laid a wreath for the Anzac Day ceremony on behalf of The Queen.

via Daily Mail|

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WWII shipwreck carrying over 1,000 Allied POWs found in South China Sea.

The wreck of the SS Montevideo Maru, a Japanese merchant ship sunk in World War Two with 864 Australian soldiers on board, has been found in the South China Sea, ending a tragic chapter of Australia's history. The ship was torpedoed by a U.S. submarine, unaware of the POWs onboard, and is considered Australia's worst maritime disaster. The long-awaited find comes ahead of April 25 commemorations for Anzac Day, a major day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand for their troops killed in all military conflicts.

via Reuters|

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