Leeton RSL sub-branch president John Power addressed the crowd, with emotion clear in his voice.

It was a tense, but special morning, he said.

“It is quite emotional for a few people,” he said.

“I have never seen such a crowd, it’s a great turnout.”

Mr Power painted a picture of terror and suspense as he recalled the Gallipoli story, 93 years on.

He urged observers to commemorate all lives lost in all wars and those who gave and are still giving their services for Australia.

Many headed to the Soldiers Club for a well-earned breakfast before preparing for the main march at 10am.

The re-formed Leeton Pipe Band and well-practised Leeton Town Band provided an impressive backdrop.

Many wiped away tears as Mr Power read the Final Inspection before members of the community laid wreaths on the cenotaph in remembrance following the morning march.

Father Robert Murphy led the crowd in prayer and Leeton High School captains, David Tiffin and Monique Hardie, read the names of the fallen as crosses were placed in the roses around the cenotaph.

The Leeton Town Band and a choir led the crowd in the Australian national anthem and God Save the Queen.

The sun beat down on the mid-morning service and the heat was too much for some school students, who were rescued from fainting and seated in a cool spot.