*** POST MARCH GROUP PHOTO ***
Upon conclusion of the march and arrival at the Shrine, everyone needs to promptly move to the 2/2 Pioneer Battalion banner's location where the photo will be taken.
Traditionally, the Post March Luncheon was held at the Waterside Hotel, corner of King Street and Flinders Street, Melbourne, Victoria until 2013. See previous Luncheon photos.
Cafe Vic at the Arts Centre was used for an Annual Reunion for some years but currently is unavailable. The decision was made to have the Annual Reunion as a catered afternoon tea after the Annual Pilgrimage this year. See Annual Pilgrimage and Annual Reunion below.
Members of the Battalion, family and friends gather on the forecourt near the Eternal Flame at the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Victoria before marching up the stairs into the Shrine for the Remembrance ceremony. This includes reading out the names of those soldiers who have passed away since the last Pilgrimage and a Battalion soldier's background prepared by a family member. Also, the bugle calls The Last Post and Reveille are sounded. The 2/2 Pioneer Battalion Flag is flown on one of the flag poles across from the Eternal Flame during the Annual Pilgrimage. A popular destination is the Battalion Tree on the west slope of the Shrine. See previous Pilgrimage photos.
*** You are invited to join us for a fully catered afternoon tea for just $20 per person. Bookings must be received by Friday June 7th 2024 by the Association Secretary (contact details in Battalion Newsletter) OR via the CONTACT US webpage so catering numbers can be confirmed. ***
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