Since the year 2007, a contingent of Sikh soldiers or their family members have marched in Sydney's Anzac Day parade.

Every year on the 25th April in cities and towns throughout Australia and overseas people get together to honour the memory of men and women who sacrificed their lives in service of Australia.

The term ANZAC has transcended the physical meaning of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps to become a spirit – an embodiment of courage, discipline, sacrifice and camaraderie. On such occasions, we do not glorify war but celebrate heroism of all soldiers, sailors and airmen.

Sikhs in Australia get together to reflect on the distinguished service of our forefathers as part of and alongside the ANZAC forces. We acknowledge our forefathers who served and paid the ultimate price in both World Wars.

We remember the 14th Ferozepur Sikh battalion that was annihilated to the south of Gallipoli as part of the August Offensive. We also remember Sikh Battalions who served in Europe, Africa and Malaysia and Singapore.

So, on this day as we hear ‘Australians all let us rejoice, for we are young and free’ stand there confidently knowing you’re an heir to a legacy born of idealism, forged in self-sacrifice and passed on proudly with a renewed commitment to one another, our nation and most of all humanity.

To Honor all Sikh Soldiers

ANZAC Day is a day of remembrance. At dawn on 25 April 1915 a contingent of Australian and New Zealand Soldiers landed on Turkey’s Gallipoli Peninsula. Many paid the ultimate price. Sikh soldiers also died in this battle.

The following people can participate in the Sydney CBD March:

  1. An ADF Australian veteran
  2. The descendant of an Australian veteran
  3. Veteran or descendant of a Commonwealth or Allied force - Singapore, Malaysia, India, Papua New Guinea, New Zealand and other member nations of the Commonwealth.
Wearing of Medals / Colours:

Authorized medals must be worn on the left breast. Insignia or orders etc. should be worn as prescribed. Descendants wear medals on the right breast.

Dress Men Dress Code Ladies Dress Code
Head Cover: Turban Colour -Navy Blue Navy Blue Chunni/Dupatta
Shirt: White (plain) White (plain) shirt / kameez
Jacket/coat: Black/Navy Blue Black/Navy Blue
Trousers: Black/Navy Blue Black/Navy Blue Salwar / Pants
Necktie: Necktie to be plain blue or black only White Shawl
Footwear: Black Shoes & Black Socks Black Shoes & Black Socks
Gatra/Kirpan: Wear Gatra on the outside of the shirt, but inside the jacket/coat

If you need a uniform, please get in touch with us.

Muster Details:
Time: Monday 25th April 2023. Estimated step off time is 11:15 a.m.
Location: Chifley Square, Phillip St, Sydney

COVID-19: RSL NSW is planning for a normal ANZAC Day March and will be monitoring the announcements from the NSW Government in the lead-up to the day to ensure the March complies with the latest Public Health Order. The RSL will continue to provide the latest information through updates. Please note plans may be changed or canceled at any time.