The 106th Anzac Day marked the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during WWI at Gallipoli on April 25, 1915. The day also remembered those who fought in WWII, the Vietnam War and continued servicemen and women who fight for our country today.

Anzac Day celebrations started at 5am with a gun fire breakfast, followed by a ceremony at the Katherine cenotaph on Railway Terrace where about 800 residents participated in the dawn service.

After the dawn service, residents moved to the Katherine Country Club for breakfast before participating in the 10am Anzac Day March, which was attended by His Excellency the Governor General David Hurley and his wife Linda, the Minister for Veterans Affairs the Honourable Darren Chester and local delegates.

Katherine RSL Sub-Branch vice president Mark Hagger said the Anzac Day services were very well attended.

"Once again Katherine has excelled themselves by lining the streets for Anzac Day," Mr Hagger said.

"We had 100 RAAF personnel, 20 return servicemen, veterans or family members and the Katherine community service organisations including Scouts, Girl Guides, St John's Ambulance take part in the march."

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Mr Hagger said Anzac Day was a time to reflect on the sacrifices made for today's society.

"Not only by the personnel who served in World War I, but the sacrifices made by all Australian service personnel and their families from the date of our federation in 1901.

"It is a day that we get to honour those people and honour their families for the sacrifices that have been made," he said.

His Excellency the Governor General David Hurley said Anzac Day was a time when all Australians pause and give thanks to those who have served our nation.

"It is as poignant and meaningful in private moments of reflection, in our small country towns as it is in our biggest cities. It is a day to reflect on the Anzac legacy and what it means to us in our daily lives - particularly when we face adversity," he said.

"This year Linda and I attended the 100th Anniversary of the Darwin Cenotaph and the Dawn Service in Darwin. In addition to wanting to spend Anzac Day outside of a capital city, we were keen to recognise the sacrifice of Territorian servicemen and women."

Governor General Hurley said he was delighted to be able to spend Anzac Day in Katherine.

"My congratulations to the community for the Anzac Day March. It perfectly captured the pride we have in our servicemen and women and the respect in which we hold the memory of those no longer with us. We also enjoyed the opportunity to meet members of the community after the March and visit the Godinymayin Yijard Rivers Arts & Cultural Centre.

"Whilst it was a short visit, we will back. Katherine is a beautiful part of our country and a strong community and we look forward to being able to visit again during our term and spend time with residents."

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