AUSTRALIA: Papua New Guinea soldiers honoured at War Memorial
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Soldiers who served in Papua New Guinea during the Second World War - both Australians and Papua New Guineans - have been honoured at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra. Plaques have been unveiled to acknowledge the contribution of the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles (NGVR), the Australian New Guinea Administration Unit and the Pacific Islands Regiment. For 60 years their contribution has received little acknowledgment.
Presenter: Steve Holland
Speakers: Australia's Governer-General, Major General Michael Jeffrey
