In Australia, Anzac Day is celebrated on April 25 each year.
For the prisoners-of-war held captive with John H. Wyndham during World War II, one minute of one April 25 would turn out to be like "legions of angels" ministering to them.
"The spirit of Christ had surely defeated the powers of evil" writes Wyndham (p. 59).
At Wyndham's request, the camp commandant had agreed to allow the bugler to sound the "Last Post" at 11am and every man (prisoners and guards) on that campus stood to attention in a moment of respect and dignity sorely needed by all.
Julie Swannell
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