Traditions
- Anzac Day 25th April each year is one of Australia’s most important national commemorative occasions, which marks the anniversary of the military action fought by Australian and New Zealand armed forces during World War1.
- Australia Day 26th January each year celebrate our country and what we have achieved and can be proud of.
- Dawn service is observed on Anzac Day.
- Remembrance Day 11th November each year to commemorate and remember all Australians who died during World War1.
- The Red Poppy has special significance for Australians and is worn on Remembrance Day each year.
- The Slouch Hat is strongly associated with Australian Identity.
- Gorget Patches – Generals, Brigadiers, and Colonels wear Gorget Patches, known colloquially as Red Tabs which are worn on the collar.
- The Last Post is one of a number of bugle calls in military tradition, that mark the phases of the day and commemorative services such as Anzac Day and Remembrance Day.
- The Rouse and Reveille are bugle calls played to signify different parts of the day.
- Battle Honours – A Battle Honour is the public recognition and commemoration of an outstanding achievement on the battlefield by a unit or formation of the Australian Army.
- Victoria Cross was created by Queen Victoria in 1856 and was made retrospective to 1854 to include the Crimean War. 100 Australians have been awarded the Victoria Cross which is our highest honor.
