Battle of Fromelles Remembrance Service
Date
19 July 2021
Time
1:30pm-2:00pm
Where
Cobbers Memorial, Shrine of Remembrance, Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Vic
Website
Cost
Free
This annual pilgrimage by the Friends of the 15th Brigade commemorates the Battle at Fromelles, fought on 19 July, 1916. This was the first major action involving Australian troops on the Western Front. It proved disastrous, with nearly 2000 Australians killed in attacks on strong German positions.
Free admission - Accessible venue - Child friendly.
RAN Band Melbourne will be performing at this event.
