Mr Mason said he was initially learnt the trumpet and used to perform with the school band when he was younger. However, when the town was left without a bugle player, he picked up the instrument and learnt to play the Last Post.

The Last Post was the call that singled the end of the day. According to the Australian War Memorial it has also been incorporated into funerals and memorial services as a final farewell, which symbolises the duty for the soldier is over and they can rest in peace.

Now Mr Mason, who lives in Sydney, said he returns to Narromine every year on Anzac Day to keep the tradition alive.

”Anzac Day is the only reason I play. I start practicing early April and hope for the best,” he said.

Mr Mason played the bugle at both the War Cemetery ceremony and at the cenotaph.

The bugle is believed to have been part of the British Army’s routine, originating in the 17^th century.