Still marching at 82

By Glenise Dreaver

Hundreds of Scouts and Guides, and their leaders, formed the bulk of the marchers in Johnsonville’s Anzac Day parade.

But despite turning 82 on Saturday, army veteran Ray Marshall still marched proudly alongside other service people.

He featured on the front page of the “Independent Herald” last week and says he served 20 years, three months and four days in the army from the age of 22.

The number of veterans has dwindled over the years, Ray says.

“But the number of Scouts and Guides who come to the parade is marvellous. [It