2026 Remembrance Day Service

On Wednesday, 11 November 2026, the Walkerville RSL hosted a moving Remembrance Day service.

Community members gathered at the Walkerville Memorial Gardens to pause for a minute’s silence and remember the courage, sacrifice and service of all those who have served.

Mayor Melissa Jones delivered a moving address, sharing the story of William Coppins, known as Horace, a Private with the 12th Australian Infantry Battalion who was born in Walkerville, attended Walkerville Public School and lived on Church Terrace, just across the road from the Memorial Gardens. Horace died of wounds at just 25 years of age. His story is a powerful reminder that the impact of war was felt in communities like ours, and that behind every name remembered is a person, a family and a community forever changed.

The service was also attended by Deputy Mayor Steven Rypp, Councillor John Zeppel, CEO Muhammad Jawad and Town of Walkerville staff. We will remember them.

Lest we forget.