The first war graves service was conducted 15 years ago, and has been ongoing annually since then.
Benalla RSL president, and ex-Air Force member, Paul Hartland will address the ceremony on the day.
The origins of the cemetery can be traced back to the Benalla No.11 Elementary Flying Training School.
“They had about 80 Tiger Moths for training, and they had to be able to go solo in ten hours, otherwise they were washed out,” Mr Hartland said.
“And there was a couple supplementary airfields around Benalla as well.
“There was two British RAF officers there... they came over here to train the troops after they finished their tours in England.
“They were killed in aircraft accidents as well.”
To honour those who lost their lives during training, the Commonwealth War Graves Commission established the Benalla War Cemetery, which includes 11 war graves, one of them being a female sergeant from the Women’s Auxiliary Australian Air Force.
“We celebrate it every year before Anzac Day,” Mr Hartland said.
“It’s not a big ceremony, but it’s there to honour these people... anyone who wants to come, can come.
“It would be nice if they did turn up because it’s part of the history of Benalla.
“We honour Weary Dunlop... but we just seem to forget these members that didn’t actually get to go to war, but died in accidents preparing for it.
“They’re just forgotten.”
For more information on Benalla RSL, visit benallaservices.com.au/service/763 or facebook.com/benallarsl/
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