Every day hundreds of people gather at the Australian War Memorial to hear a personal story of love, loss, service and sacrifice. The Last Post profiles some of the 102,800 soldiers whose names are listed on the Memorial’s Roll of Honour; it explores how and why we commemorate, and the role of the Australian War Memorial in national remembrance.

Sales Points:

• a poignant selection selection from the Australian War Memorial’s Last Post Ceremony
• richly illustrated with photographs taken at each event, as well as historical photographs
• The Australian War Memorial is the most-visited museum in Australia and this book demonstrates its central role in national commemoration.