Wally Scott Smith will retired today after a seventy-eight year career protecting the Martin Place cenotaph.
In 1937 Smith was accepted into Tank Corps but an emergency surgery stopped his army career so he began cleaning the Martin Place cenotaph and was eventually promoted to chief attendant.
Smith was so dedicated he escaped hospital twice to fulfill his duties. He received a special mention at the Martin Place service today and was presented a gift from the Anzac day Trust. Smith says he has enjoyed every minute and offered his all to those affected by war.