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Lest we forget
On 11th November 1918 WW1 ended with the signing of the
Armistice, an agreement to stop fighting it was signed between
France, Britain, and Germany, bringing four years of fighting in
the First World War to an end. It was on the 11th hour of the
11th day of the 11th month 1918.
The signing of The Armistice took place in Ferdinand Foch's
railway carriage in the Forest of Compiègne, about 60 km (37
miles) North of Paris. The location was chosen as it was remote
and discreet.
The Wireless signal sent to 2nd Australian Division regarding
the ceasefire 1918 text reads: "Message from General Foch to
Commander in Chief BEF; Hostilities will cease on the whole
front on the 11th November French Time 11 O’clock . The Allied
troops will not cross until further orders, the line reached on
that date at that time. Signed Foch 6.35am". Marshal Ferdinand
Jean Marie Foch was a French general and military theorist who
served as the Supreme Allied Commander during the First World
War.
Ref: https://www.awm.gov.au/visit/exhibitions/1918/victory
The Wireless Institute of Australia along with Australian Radio
Amateurs is commemorating this event by holding a 9 day
special-event on-air amateur radio activity.
Lest We Forget.
Special event callsigns have been issued to operators in each
Australian State and Territory, and will be on-air between the
3rd and 11th of November 2018. Additionally, the callsign
VI100PEACE callsign has been issued for use during the
commemoration.
All logs will be uploaded and available to be searched using
your callsign at www.silvertrain.com.au
Please note the QSL is on line only. You can confirm your
contact and receive your printable QSL card by going to
www.silvertrain.com.au
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