My grandfather was a member of the AIF (Australian Imperial Force) from 1941 until his discharge in 1946.
He was captured by the Japanese in 1942 and held until the end of the war.
When he ddie, my grandmother was looked after by another man, who's medals i know have. He served in all theatres in the British Merchant Marine and was commended fro bravery by the premiers of Malta and Greece.
However, it was none of this that got me interested-i simply saw SAVING PRIVATE RYAN-and my interest has grown from there...

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