A small Australian town has honoured the first reported New Zealander to die at Gallipoli as one of their own - a story they didn't know about until this year.
The poignant and sombre sounds of New Zealand filled Australia as they answered the call to remember.
The day we pause, to honour sacrifice and service returning to the way it's meant to be marked.
"It's fantastic to see so many people out and the applause for all the Kiwis," said one man who was marching along the streets.
They came out in appreciation for the fallen soldiers who served, and to honour and remember the fallen.
"Very special, I'm here every year and now he [my husband] has passed, I'm here to support him and marching for him."
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Fewer than 3000 World War II veterans are still alive in Australia. which makes the return of the crowds not only special but important to know that they will continue to commemorate their military sacrifice in generations to come.
And on Anzac Day just that - in the small town of Junee, bound by the Anzac spirit, a New Zealand soldier laid a wreath in honour of a Kiwi who until now was just a name engraved on the history boards of the Australian town.
"It's good to be here today with the people of Junee and sharing their story - it's a real privilege," said the soldier.
Locals discovered Private Wilford Victor Knight was born in Dunedin, fought as an Australian and died - the first New Zealander reported killed at Gallipoli.
"Really kind of highlights the close relationship between Australia and New Zealand."
A friendship forged at war where two countries still remember and honour those who lived it.
