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A physical expression of the spirit and legend of the Anzac — Honouring service, and the Courage, Endurance, and Sacrifice by all servicemen, servicewomen and their families.

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On this day

25 January

— 1942

Japanese forces landed at Lae, New Guinea. The capture of Lae allowed for the defence of Rabaul and attacks on northern Australia.

— 1942

The Government ordered full mobilisation in Australia in response to the threat posed by the proximity of Japanese forces.

— 1944

Battle of Sio-Sepik River began with troops advancing from Sio on the Huon Peninsula to the Sepik River on New Guinea’s north coast.

— 1952

HMAS Sydney completed her service in Korean waters where she had been on operations since August 1951.