Wagga needs to appreciate what happened 100 years ago on December 1, according to John Keyes.
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It comes as plaques with the names of 88 men, who left Wagga on that day in 1915, were unveiled in the Victory Memorial Gardens. All these men sacrificed their lives during World War I.
Mr Keyes is descend of Kangaroo Marcher, Sid Keyes, and past president of the Wagga RSL.
“I am honoured to be invited back to unveil the plaques which are something I have dreamt of,” Mr Keyes said.
“They will be there for all eternity.”
While a reenactment of the march left Wagga in September, Mr Keyes wanted the unveiling to be on the official 100 year anniversary. The plaques were funded by the Wagga RSL and installed by council.
“I just want to thank everyone for bringing it together,” Mr Keyes said.
The Kangaroo March was the longest recruitment march of World War I. The men walked the 524km/h from Wagga to Sydney to encourage others to enlist.
