ADF to support state funeral honouring WW2 Veteran and POW Arthur Leggett OAM

Australian Army soldiers from Western Australia’s 13^th Brigade will support the State Funeral honouring Second World War Veteran, Arthur Leggett OAM on Saturday 10 May 2025.

The community can expect to see an increased presence of soldiers around the Parliament House Precinct, St Georges Terrace, and St George’s Cathedral during this time. Australian Army personnel involved in the Military led funeral procession will bear weapons as a mark of respect to the sacrifice and service of Mr Leggett OAM. Projectiles will not be fired from the weapons involved, and the community should not be alarmed or concerned for their safety.

Up to three Hawk 127 Lead-In Fighter aircraft from the Royal Australian Air Force’s No. 79 Squadron will conduct a formation flypast over St George’s Cathedral during the procession.

Media Note

Arthur Leggett OAM was a Second World War Veteran, and Western Australia’s oldest surviving ex-prisoner-of-war. Mr Leggett sadly passed away on Sunday April 6, 2025, surrounded by family, at the age of 106 years.

Further information on this event is available at: WWII veteran and POW Arthur Leggett honoured with State Funeral | Western Australian Government

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Hawk 127 | Air Force

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Media Contacts

Regional Manager Public Affairs WA
Peta Magorian
0418 223 807

Assistant Regional Manager Public Affairs WA
Stephanie Hallen
0438 716 286

comms.wa@defence.gov.au

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