Fromelles farewell: Tears and tributes
The 250 Australian and British World War I troops recovered from mass graves have been re-interred in northern France. The bloody battle of Fromelles in July 1916 was the worst 24 hours of Australian history that saw large number troops about 7800 from a single division alone suffering massive casualties, killed, wounded or missing. Hundreds and thousands of Australians travelled to Fromelles to honour the fallen soldiers who were a family member or loved ones.
Prince Charles and Governor-General Quentin Bryce following the coffin of unkown Australian soldier during the ceremony in Formelles. Photo: AP
Final burial ceremony for WW I Australian soldier in Formelles. Photo: Penny Bradfield
After 94 years since the battle of Fromelles, the last 250 Australian and British WW I soldiers have been farewelled in Northern France. Photo: ADF
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