"The epic deeds of the cream of Australia's manhood in the greatest task ever set the members of the Empire were not forgotten in Glen Innes which itself contributed no mean quota," the paper reported.

"The day was more than one of commemoration; they had not merely to remember but to catch the spirit of indomitable courage and heroism of the Anzacs... Rev AP Cameron urged that they should not merely look back but should look forward."

This Anzac Day to learn more about the conflicts and the people who helped to give us the freedom we now have, visit the Services Memorial Room in The Land of the Beardies Museum - open from 1pm to 4pm.

Or join the Historical Society.

In our member's library there are histories of conflicts - CEW Bean's Official History of Australia in the War 1914-1918; Brief history of the 2/18th Infantry Battalion; Borneo - Australia's Proud but Tragic Heritage; Never a Backward Step - History of the First 33rd Battalion AIF; The War to End all Wars: tracing your great War Australian Military ancestors; Tracing Your World War II Australian Military Ancestors; Assistance in searching for AIF Unit Histories of the Great War 1914-1918; and bulletin articles - 'War Memorials of the Glen Innes District' by Graham Wilson OAM.

For sale we have Glen Innes Remembers; History and Heroes - the story of the Glen Innes RSL Sub Branch; A Fine Body of Men - Inverell Remembers the Kurrajongs and our annual bulletins.

Ring 02 6732 1035 or email museum@gleninneshistory.com.au to book a research appointment.

Our research staff can also help you access National Archives records.

The National Archives' online vast online collection of records now includes more than 1.5 million World War I and World War II service records.

Now available free to download are most personal records for the Second Australian Imperial Forces 1939-1947, Citizen Military Forces 1937-1947, Lists of Army personnel from the Australian Military Force and Second Australian Imperial Force 1940-45.

Included are Attestation (enlistment) forms, with personal details.

These details include age, next of kin and former occupation; service and casualty forms giving details about units and postings, injuries, and disciplinary charges.

There are 2397 World War II personnel listed as born in Glen Innes, though not necessarily all of them enlisted here.