MORGAN GRIFFITH: Memorial Day
Memorial Day is a time for celebrations across the Ninth District, only a few of which are mentioned here. For many Americans, Memorial Day means the beginning…
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Memorial Day is a time for celebrations across the Ninth District, only a few of which are mentioned here. For many Americans, Memorial Day means the beginning…
The final words of legendary war veteran Private Wal Williams are now etched in history after one of the final Australian survivors of the infamous Death Railway passed away on Saturday night.
A PLAQUE was unveiled at the town's War Memorial Gardens to commemorate the centenary of the formation of the Llandudno branch of the Royal British…
By Raquel Mustillo MEMBERS of the Kalangadoo community will gather on April 18 to remember two World War II veterans for the town’s annual Anzac commemoration service. The service of Private Williams (Bill) James Peake and Craftsman Leo Matson Bilney will be honoured at the 6.15am ceremony at the Kalangadoo Cemetery. Born in Mount Gambier on March 1, 1924 and educated at the Kalangadoo Primary School, Private Peake enlisted in the Third Light Horse Regiment as a 17-year-old. Private Peake – who was 6ft tall and an accomplished horseman – lied about his birthdate and stated he was bo...