Each year, on November 11th, we pause to honour Remembrance Day. This solemn occasion marks the moment when, at the 11th hour on the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918, the fighting on the Western Front ceased as the armistice took effect, signaling an end to the devastation of World War I.
For Australians, the Western Front holds profound significance. After the Gallipoli Campaign, Australian soldiers and airmen stood alongside British forces in pivotal campaigns that shaped our history. Battles like Fromelles, the Somme, Passchendaele, and Villers-Bretonneux are engraved into our collective memory. Between March 1916 and November 1918, over 295,000 Australians served on the Western Front. Among them, 46,000 sacrificed their lives, and more than 130,000 were wounded, with the harsh conditions leaving over 18,000 without known graves.
As we reflect on this legacy of sacrifice and resilience, we’re reminded of the strength that defined these men and women, as well as the values of unity, courage, and dedication that continue to inspire us today. At KMT Partners, we see this day as a moment not only to remember but also to carry forward our commitment to building a legacy, both in our own work and in the support, we provide to our clients.
Today, we pay tribute to all who served and to those they left behind. May their courage and resilience remind us to strive for a future built on unity, strength, and enduring respect.
Lest we forget.
