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Old 02-11-2007, 01:47 AM   #2 (permalink)
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It is a sad story. Some parts echo across veterans of any nationality and every nationality and ethnci group. But some parts highlight how certain minorities are forgotten and not given their due respect. I found this the saddest part:

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No medals were issued to me until 1997 when I had to make enquires about my medals, I was entitled to the United Nations Service Medal and the Australian Service Medal 1945-1975 with clasps Korea which is awarded to members of the Australian Defense Force for 30 days service in Korea, Japan or Okinawa between 28th July 1953 and 26th August 1957
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