RICHMOND RSL SUB BRANCH of the The Returned and Services League of Australia( New South Wales Branch)
ANZAC DAY 2026
Richmond RSL Sub-Branch
Commemoration of ANZAC Day 2026
RICHMOND RSL SUB BRANCH of the The Returned and Services League of Australia( New South Wales Branch)
ANZAC SERVICES 2026 RICHMOND WAR MEMORIAL
Richmond War Memorial. Photo by Peter Haynes.
Richmond RSL Sub-branch will once again lead the community in commemorating ANZAC Day, with a march through Richmond on Sunday 19 April 2026.
The procession will step off at 2.30pm, travelling along West Market, Windsor and East Market Streets before arriving at the Richmond War Memorial in Richmond Park. Leading the march will be the Light Horse, followed by veterans in jeeps and the Hawkesbury District Band.
They will be joined by contingents from Richmond and Windsor RSL Subbranches, the National Servicemen’ s Association, Descendants of Veterans, RAAF Base Richmond, military cadets, and a range of community groups including Scouts, Guides and local school students. The commemorative service will commence at 3.00pm at the Richmond War Memorial and will include a traditional Catafalque Party, keynote addresses, and the laying of veteran and community wreaths.
Veterans, ex-service personnel and current serving members are warmly invited to take part in the march, joining behind the Sub-branch banner. Those wishing to participate are asked to contact Secretary Gillian Fletcher on 0438 782 419 to assist with planning. Descendants of veterans are also encouraged to march and, where possible, wear medals on the right-hand side.
Lest We Forget
The broader community is invited to line the streets in support, paying tribute to those who have served and continue to serve our nation.
Richmond RSL Sub-branch will also host the ANZAC Day Dawn Service at 5.00am on Saturday 25 April at the Richmond War Memorial. The service will follow traditional proceedings, including a Catafalque Party, addresses and wreath laying.
Covered seating will be available for veterans, dignitaries and elderly attendees, who are asked to arrive at least 20 minutes prior to each service.
Each year, Richmond RSL Sub-branch proudly welcomes the many organisations and individuals who lay wreaths in honour of our service men and women. Local families and descendants are again invited to lay private wreaths in remembrance of loved ones.
Richmond RSL Sub-branch, together with the Richmond Club, remains deeply committed to honouring the service and sacrifice of past and present military personnel, ensuring their contribution continues to be recognised, respected and remembered.
For more information about the march, descendant participation or wreath laying, please contact Secretary Gillian Fletcher on 0438 782 419 or Publicity Officer Lynette Bowles on( 02) 4578 2804.
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ANZAC SUNDAY MARCH and COMMEMORATIVE SERVICE
We would like to encourage members of the community and their families to attend this Commemoration and line the streets of Richmond to support the procession in recognition of those who served and those still serving for our country.
Sunday 19th April, 2026 Richmond War Memorial
March commences from West Market Street at 2:30pm
Commemorative Service at Richmond War Memorial at approximately 3:00pm
Members of the public who are a descendant of a former Veteran, of any conflict, are also invited to participate in the March wearing the medals of their Veteran, and / or carrying a photo or displaying the name of their Veteran.
ANZAC DAWN SERVICE
The community is invited to join members of Richmond RSL Sub-branch in solemn observation of the Dawn Service at 4:45 for a 5am start at the Richmond War Memorial in Richmond Park.
Saturday 25th April, 2026
Richmond War Memorial 4:45am for a 5:00am start
Lest We Forget
For additional information about the ANZAC Day commemorations, marching as Descendents and the laying of wreaths, please contact the Richmond RSL Sub-branch Secretary Gillian Fletcher on 0438 782 419 or the Publicity Officer Lynette Bowles on( 02) 4578 2804.
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