June 15, 2008 Annual 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Victoria. Photo courtesy of W. Stagoll.

June 15, 2008 2/2nd Pioneer Battalion Pilgrimage to the Shrine of Remembrance in Melbourne, Victoria. Photo courtesy of W. Stagoll.

Gathering on the Shrine's Forecourt for the march into the Shrine. Order of march : 2/2 Pioneer Banner, 2/2 Pioneer Battalion veterans, family and friends. Photo courtesy of W. Stagoll.

Pictured are the Eternal Flame and the 12.5 metre high Cenotaph on the west side of the Shrine's Forecourt. The Eternal Flame was lit by Queen Elizabeth 2 in February 1954. The Cenotaph represents six men in the battle-dress of the Navy, Army and Air Services, carrying a bier on which lies a dead comrade. The names of the theatres of war where each of the services fought in World War 2 are inscribed on the pillar. Photo courtesy of W. Stagoll.

Pictured are the three flagpoles on the east side of the Shrine's Forecourt which fly the Australian flag and the State and service flags in rotation. On special occasions the flags of Australia's allies, or the Unit Colours of service units, are flown. The 2/2 Pioneer Battalion Flag / Unit Colour is being flown on the right flagpole. Photo courtesy of W. Stagoll.

Marching up the steps into the Shrine. Photo courtesy of W. Stagoll.

Marching up the second flight of steps into the Shrine. Photo courtesy of W. Stagoll.

Grave of the Unknown Soldier in the centre of the Shrine. An address was given inside the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance, by Margaret Blaker, whose father Ern Veal, was a member of the Battalion. Photo courtesy of W. Stagoll.