Description
War veterans from Wedderburn and district: Saluting their service is a comprehensive account of the involvement of a small town in the Boer war, WW I, WWII, Korea, Vietnam and Iraq. In times of was Wedderburn exceeded most other places in terms of enlistments as a percentage of the population and particularly in WWI in casualties and those that made the ultimate sacrifice.
The chapters include a comprehensive outline of the military heritage of Wedderburn and District, stories of life on the home front in WWI and II, a data base on enlistments for all the wars that were fought and over 100 inspiring stories of individuals who enlisted in the Boer War, WWI, WWII, Korea, Vietnam, and Iraq.
For war remembrance services and commemorative occasions such as the ‘stand to’ at RSL meetings it will add real meaning to the Phrase Lest We Forget. in terms of their gallantry and sacrifice, the many instances of unimaginable suffering will always be remembered by people in Wedderburn and nearby places. Gratitude should also occur for the volunteers on the home front in WWI and II and their service should never be overlooked as it was crucial in Australia’s survival as a nation.
This book highlights the contribution made by war veterans to their local communities and the wider Australian society and there are numerous examples where this applied to the war veterans from Wedderburn and District.
Specifications:
Publisher: Wedderburn Historical Records Museum
Year: 2023
Format: Hardback
Pages: 412pp
ISBN: 9780646938127
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