 Trooper
Parker delivers Sands
Trooper Robert Parker was one of seven riders, dressed as 1914 -
1918 Light Horse soldiers, who handed over the 2005 Sands of Gallipoli
collection to the RSL National President, Major General Bill Crews
during a recent ceremony in Sydney.
The special anniversary Sands of Gallipoli collection
consists of lapel pins, key rings, medallions, teaspoons and plaques
which contain authentic sand from ANZAC Cove. This year the collection
commemorates 90 years since the landings at Gallipoli.
Trooper Parker is a member of the 5th Light Horse
Regiment Hawkesbury Troop which comes from the Hawkesbury (Windsor)
area of NSW. The Troop helps to keep alive the traditions of the
Australian Light Horse soldiers of the First World War.
The Australian Light Horse Troopers were joined
by 100 primary school students and a 70-strong choir in the simple
but dignified hand-over ceremony.
Between now and ANZAC DAY community newspapers are
running the "Bringing the Spirit Home" competitions
to encourage readers to share their family wartime stories.
The best story will receive a limited edition set
of six medallions depicting the battles of at Gallipoli. The set
and other 2005 Sands of Gallipoli items are available through
participating Australia Post retail outlets.
A 12.5% donation from Sands of Gallipoli sales goes
to the RSL to support its ongoing welfare work in the veteran
community. Last year the Sands of Gallipoli collection contributed
approximately $150,000 to the RSL nationwide.
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