The bravery of men and women who have been involved in war was remembered 93 years on from when the Anzac legend began.

March cancellations were held off until the last minute in Bulahdelah and Tea Gardens and people were reluctantly directed to dryer areas.

This was the third time residents of Bulahdelah have held the service in the School of Arts Hall.

“We will try for a fine one next year,” Bulahdelah RSL Sub Branch president Eric Saville said.

Tea Gardens RSL Sub Branch members were forced to move both the dawn and main service to the Tea Gardens Public School.

This was a disappointment to many of the members who were keen to celebrate the sixth anniversary of the war memorial being built at the site.

During his address retired rear admiral Peter Sinclair touched on the importance of the memorial.

“It’s a memento of which we can all be proud and a tribute to the Australians who gave their lives so we can live freely,” he said.

“The memorial was not built for major events such as Anzac and Remembrance Day, it allows locals and visitors to have quiet moments.”

During the service Mr Sinclair ‘reached’ to the park to unveil the sign declaring the site Anzac Park and dedicated the new touch and tell module.

While the disappointment showed for Tea Gardens RSL Sub Branch president Ron Franks who was keen to commemorate the day at the memorial he was pleased with the number of people who attended the service.

“To me both times have been very moving,” Mr Franks said.

Warrant officer Tony Wells was the officer in charge of the catafalque party; members came from the University of Newcastle Regiment.

In a small gathering on Monday morning, attended by Tea Gardens RSL Sub Branch and the Tea Gardens RSL Ladies Auxiliary the touch and tell was officially activated.

Tea Gardens Public School prime minister Courtney Webb was the first to place her hand on the module.