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[boodie]

In memory of my GreatGrandfather who along with an estimated 1200 other Aboriginal men heeded the call to arms for the Great War, and who even though served with great distinction was refused access to his bravely won medals, his service medals and his military pension, because he was a non-person, an Aboriginal.



In memory of my Grandfather, who even though knew of the shabby treatment meted out to his Father, joined the Armed forces in the Aboriginal Regiment and served with great distinction in WWII, and was once again refused access to his fairly won medals, his service medals and his military pension, because he too was a non-person.



Thats sacrifice worth remembering.