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ANZAC Day Hawaii

DMA Pacific - Hawaii Media Bureau

April 25, 2012 | 1:01

In April 1915 Australian and New Zealand troops landed on Gallipoli Peninsula, Turkey to try and take control of access to the black sea during WWI. Though the attempt failed the heroics and valor of these men became legendary. They are known as ANZACS- a combination of the Australian and New Zealand army corps. Story): United states pacific command honored its allies by marking the 97th anniversary of the ANZAC landing with a wreath laying ceremony at the national memorial cemetery of the pacific in Honolulu, Hawaii… “through this commemoration… anticipated the cost”- Scott Dewar, consul general, Australian consulate-general, Honolulu More than 11,000 ANZAC troops died in the attack on Gallipoli. Since then ANZAC day has come to represent all sacrifices by New Zealand and Australian troops over the years. Anzac day also honors the allies they have fought alongside from world war one to the present day. (on cam) Marine corps forces pacific provided military support for the ceremony with an honor guard and rifle squad. This is the 40th consecutive year marines have provided the ceremonial support for ANZAC day in Hawaii.