Young paused on Sunday to mark 100 years since the signing of the World War I armistice.
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Crowds paused at 11am to mark the significant milestone of 100 years since the end of the Great War.
Young RSL sub branch president John Walker was the Master of Ceremonies and the honour guard was provided by the Young Army Cadet Unit.
The service was attended by members of the community, veterans, school students and council representatives.
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Mr Walker said it was an important date to recognise the sacrifice made by Australian soldiers.
“Today we gather to commemorate the signing of the armistice to mark the end of World War I. We remind ourselves that the guns fell silent and four years of war had come to an end. 332,000 Australians fought abroad with 60,000 killed. One in every three got through unscathed, at least physically,” he said.
“Today, Australia will stop just for a moment to consider what was lost to us and recognise what was granted to us by the devastation, and also offer support to those who are permanently injured. Today we will remember and give thanks for our freedom.”
Following the wreath laying, Reverend Neil Percival of the Young Anglican Parish offered a prayer to the fallen.
The Last Post was played by the Young Town Band and Mr Walker read the Ode.
A minutes silence followed.
On display at Anderson Park was profiles of servicemen from Young who enlisted to serve as part of the Australian Forces in World War I.
A barbecue lunch was put on by the Cadets for those who attended.
