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The story of
The Sparrows
–Battle of Britain gunners
who defended Timor
as part of Sparrow Force
during World War II.
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Maj. Adanto D'Amore - USAAF Doctor
Following the release of Laura Hillenbrand's book Unbroken, which is to be made into a major motion picture by Angelina Jolie, here is my...
Pte. Keith Hayes WX12317 - 2/2 Independent Company
Keith describes the ration truck massacre, which occurred on the morning of the Japanese landing in Dili, Portuguese East Timor on 20...
Gnr. Tom Cunnington WX17588 - 2/1 Heavy Battery
Retired Lt Colonel Peter Winstanley travelled throughout Australia to interview former Far East prisoners of war. He was fortunate to...
Lt. Harry Medlin SX13860 - 2/1 Fortress Company
Retired Lt Colonel Peter Winstanley travelled throughout Australia to interview former Far East prisoners of war. He was fortunate to...
Dr. Leslie Poidevin NX71114 - 2/12 Field Ambulance
Retired Lt Colonel Peter Winstanley travelled throughout Australia to interview former Far East prisoners of war. He was fortunate to...
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