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$70,000 To Remember Sandakan Pows
16th December 2008 -
Views: 833
“During my visit I have been particularly moved by the stories of the many locals who helped the Allies, often at great personal risk. At least 50 Malaysians were arrested by the Japanese, and eight executed, as punishment for assisting Australian POWs.
Wwii Diggers Unveil New Memorial In Brunei
13th December 2008 -
Views: 797
After 63 years, Australian Second World War veterans have unveiled a memorial dedicated to the Australians who died helping to end the Japanese occupation of Brunei and North Borneo in 1945, the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Alan Griffin, announced today. The Brunei - Australia Memorial was unveiled during a moving ceremony by Minister Griffin and veterans of the campaign – Bill Corey and Steve Gooch.
Vets' Minister To Follow Death March Route
11th December 2008 -
Views: 826
He will pay tribute to the POWs by laying a wreath at the Ranau memorial on Sunday morning and at the Sandakan Memorial Park on Monday 15 December.
Wwii Veterans Return To Brunei To Dedicate New Memorial
10th December 2008 -
Views: 856
Last night Mr Griffin hosted a function in Brisbane to farewell the six veterans who will represent the 20,000 Australians involved in Operation OBOE 6 at the memorial unveiling.
Minister To Attend Merchant Mariners' Ceremony On Central Coast
5th December 2008 -
Views: 907
Joined by Craig Thomson MP, Member for Dobell, Minister Griffin said merchant mariners played a vital part in Australia’s war efforts in both world wars but their story was largely untold.
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