On Wednesday 11 November people across the globe will take a minute’s silence at 11.00 am to commemorate Remembrance Day, and the end of World War I.
On this day in 1918, four years, three months and two weeks of terror were called to an end.
Though the war was centred in Europe, it was very much a global battle with allies including Britain, France, Japan, South Africa, India, Australia, Greece, the Russian Empire, and a number of others.
Melbourne’s Shrine of Remembrance will hold a service at 10.30 am on Wednesday to remember the men and women who lost their lives and suffered not only in the First World War, but in all wars and peacekeeping operations throughout history.
The commemorations will follow at the Sanctuary, where those gathered will witness the sun pass across the Stone of Remembrance, landing on the word ‘LOVE’ at 12 noon.
Remembrance ceremonies will then take place every half hour from 12.30 pm, with the last ceremony held at 4.30 pm.
The Flag Ceremony and Last Post will be conducted on the Shrine WWII Forecourt at 5.00 pm.