From the large surviving collection of letters and diaries written by soldiers to their families here in Yass during World War 1, a selection 
has been made for presentation on Saturday, 7th November. 

Woven through the program and supported by the Hall Village Brass Band will be songs, verse and band music of the years 1914-1918 

The evening will start with a short film,“The Hero of the Dardanelles”,  introduced by its producer, Marilyn Dooley of the National Sound and Film Archive. 

Those to be especially remembered include:  Reg Kenny, Harold-Williamson, Roy Davis,  Frank Coen, Clem-McGrath  and  Cecil-Weatherby.  We recongise them as ordinary people who became extraordinary by their courage and convictions. Their shared thoughts reflect a whole gamut of emotions. Together they add much to our knowledge and appreciation of those who served their country.

Pte Herbert George Grieves Reg No 576, Ist Battalion, AIF, Son of Matthew James and Mary Ann Grieves “The Elms”, North Yass. Enlisted with Harold Williamson, landed 25th April 1915 at Anzac Cove. Both were killed during a Turkish attack  on the trenches at Sandy Buff, 19th May,  and both buried at Shrapnel Valley Cemetery. George, a railway porter, was only 20 . Harold was 25.