Hundreds of residents from the village and surrounding communities gathered at Memory Park this morning to cheer those on who marched and then to lay wreaths, recite The Ode and think about those Australians and New Zealanders who have served in all wars.

Keynote speaker Ryan Parker told of his time visiting the battlefields of Gallipoli and The Nek as a 15-year-old, six years ago.

He said he tried to put himself in the shoes of those who served at young ages during World War I and retold the story of his great-great-uncle who attempted to serve at 15 years old, until his mother found out.

Mr Parker said that campaign forged a national identity and said the growing crowds at the Kootingal service were testament to the importance the community placed on remembrance.

He said we needed to unite as Australians to forge a bright future for the nation in memory of these sacrifices.

The community laid wreaths to remember veterans of the Boer, Korean, Malaya, and Vietnam wars as well as both world wars.

The school students from the surrounding areas marched proudly and laid floral tributes during the service.

Master of ceremonies Tamworth Regional councillor Phil Betts said it was the biggest service he had witnessed in the village.

"People do remember the sacrifice that our servicemen and women have done," he said.

"There is a lot of respect for the sacrifices that people have given and there is pride in Australia and what we stand for."

The Kootingal resident said there was also definitely plenty of community pride with more young people involved with their schools as well as in the crowd with their families.

Many of those who attended the early service then headed to Tamworth to continue their commemorations.