About Us The Legacy Story The Legacy Story Who We Are Legacy is an iconic Australian charity that was established in 1923 and founded on a promise made from a soldier to his dying mate – to “look after the missus and the kids.” We ensure that the families and children of veterans who have been incapacitated or killed as a result of serving Australia. Legacy History Some veterans returning from World War 1 felt that there wasn't enough being done to support those returning to Australia. Hobart native, General Sir John Gellibrand made it his mission to care and support the families of those who hadn't returned. In 1923, Gellibrand founded the Remembrance Club in Hobart. Stanley Savige, a former 24 Battalion Officer who had also served on Gellibrand's brigade staff, visited the Remembrance Club in August 1923, where Gellibrand urged Savige him to set up a similar club in Melbourne. Soon after Savige's return to Melbourne, he met with a group of ex-servicemen and used this opportunity to gather support for a Melbourne version of the Remembrance Club. After several informal meetings, the inaugural meeting was held in ANZAC House in Melbourne. For the next 26 years, Savige's name became inseparable from both the club and the movement. In 1925 it was suggested that Legacy should look into caring for the children of deceased servicemen. This proposal was accepted and Legacy found its soul. This legacy of care continues today. The Legacy Ode The Legacy Ode was adapted from the second verse of the American Poet RW Lilliard’s “An American Answer” written in 1918 as an answer to the challenge within "In Flanders' Fields". The Legacy Ode is often read at Legacy functions, meetings, handover lunches and dinners and at other special events. Fear not that you have died for naughtThe torch you threw to us we caught.And now our hands will hold it highIts glorious light shall never die,We’ll not break faith with you who lieOn many a field Lest we forget. Manage Cookie Preferences