Canberra, ACT

On Friday 11 November 2016, at Government House, Canberra, the Governor-General, General the Honourable Sir Peter Cosgrove AK MC (Retd), received Commander, United States Marine Corps Forces Pacific, Lieutenant General David Berger.

Afterwards, at the Australian War Memorial, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove attended the 2016 Remembrance Day Ceremony.

In the afternoon, the Governor-General and Lady Cosgrove hosted an afternoon tea for the Principle Rider, The Long Ride Home, Mr Laurie ‘Truck’ Sams SC, and supporters.

Earlier, the Governor-General met with students from Brookfield State School, QLD, as they undertook a tour of Government House as part of their visit to Canberra.