The sacrifices of those who served in Australian and New Zealand armed forces were remembered by hundreds across the Narrandera and surrounding shires on Saturday.

Dawn and 11am services were a way for returned and services men and women and current members of the Australian Army, RAN, and RAAF to reflect on the high significance of ANZAC Day.

It's a day of commemoration for those lost and also a time to share the camaraderie of fellow service men, women and the precious existence of community which they served to protect.

Narrandera RSL president Neville Wortlehock said about 250 turned up to the dawn service in town and about 400 people lined the streets for the march and morning service.

He said a Catafalque party from 1st Recruit Training Battalion (1RBT) Kapooka attended the service which was followed by the gunfire breakfast.

The Army carried out the war grave service and then 30 RAAF personnel formed the Catafalque Party at the main service, with Flight Sergeant Matthew Miles the guest speaker.

"His wife's family had the Walton's general store in Narrandera and Flt Sgt Miles spoke about service history of the Walton family, giving a local angle for attendees to listen to," he said.

"We had 117 at the lunch but there was no two-up this year as we didn't have the space."

Mr Wortlehock praised Ambulance NSW for their help on the day with the heat affecting several people who attended as well as some service people.

"You'll notice in a lot of towns and cities that more younger people are getting involved and attending services, knowing what their forefathers went through," he said.

"It's a safer country at the present stage due to their sacrifices."

Mr Wortlehock encourages the school children to research family members who served and discover some of the perils the endured.

"We will always have children marching in Narrandera, not like some of the places who are restricting kids from marching," he said.

"Some of the larger sub-branches believe it should only be for veterans, but when all the veterans turn their toes up, who's going to do it."

Services were also held at Grong Grong and Barellan.