Village hosts Pozieres remembrance service

A special centenary remembrance service for the Battle of Pozieres will be held to honour the brave Australian's who fought for the nation.

Peninsula Village in Umina Beach will host the service on July 23.

The date coincides with the date the Battle of Pozieres commenced in July 1916.

Over 6000 Australians lost their lives over the course of the seven week battle.

The ceremony will begin at 10am.

Reverend Dr Peter Swain will address residents, attendees and staff.

The ceremony will be followed with a morning tea and an exhibition from the Interactive War Museum and Vietnam Veterans.

Media release, 6 Jul 2016

Melanie Morell, Peninsula Village