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Inaugural: The first Anzac Day March in Moama. Photos: Aidan Briggs Photo by Aidan Briggs

Moama RSL Sub-Branch held its inaugural Anzac Day March, with the community gathering to support the event.

A crowd formed on both sides of Meninya St and down towards the Moama Cenotaph.

The march began at 8.40am, with all ex-service and active service personnel and their families invited to join. A livestream on the Moama RSL Facebook page meant those who could not physically attend could still participate.

Leading the way: Korean War veteran John Monro OAM RFD ED and NSW Police Chief Inspector Paul Huggett at the front of the march. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Korean War veteran John Munro OAM RFD ED and NSW Police Chief Inspector Paul Huggett led the march.

Students from Moama Anglican Grammar carried the Moama RSL Sub-Branch banner, followed by Moama RSL sub-branch and veterans from the Vietnam War.

The award-winning Moama Anglican Grammar Drumline impressed, keeping time for the marchers in front and behind.

Keeping time: Moama Anglican Grammar Drumline really added to the march. Photo by Aidan Briggs

Current and ex-service personnel and their family members, wearing medals on the right side, were next.

Finally, a historic Jeep drove behind for those unable to march, providing a stylish way to travel to the cenotaph.

Moama RSL Sub-Branch president and Vietnam veteran, Ken Jones, spent weeks organising the event with council, law enforcement and the RSL committee.

He was happy with the outcome of the morning and the turnout for the march and services.

“The crowd ... you couldn’t get any better than them,” he said.