Music from the Berry Silver Band echoed around the town as it led the march along Queen Street to rapturous applause from children and adults who lined the street, bound for the Berry War Memorial.

Current and former servicemen took part in the march as well as representatives of the Australian Red Cross, Berry Pony Club, Zonta, NSW Fire and Rescue, Berry Showgirl Society, Berry Public School and NSW Rural Fire Service. 

The service paid tribute to the thousands of lives lost, not only at Gallipoli but also in the wars fought around the world throughout the last century. 

To mark the day, it was the first time the ceremony had included both the Australian and New Zealand flags on each side of the War Memorial, to pay tribute to the bond forged between both countries in wartime. 

Master of ceremonies Alan Mulley welcomed guests to the service, describing the historic day as a time to pay tribute to the soldiers who fought, so we could live in peace.  

“Today, is an opportunity to reflect,” Mr Mulley said.

President of the Berry RSL Sub Branch gave the opening address. 

“They gave their tomorrows, so we could have our today,” he said

The Ataturk Tribute, penned in 1934, was recited by Turkish born Yasin Bagci, read out a tribute penned in 1934 by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, which received a round of applause: “After having lost their lives on this land, they have become our sons as well.”