Official Invitation
Recognition seventy years over due
War Memorial Honour for 39th Battalion Kokoda Heroes.
The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Trust has confirmed that the names of all seven missing members of the 39th Australian Infantry Battalion will be added to the National Prisoners of War Memorial located at Ballarat in Victoria in February 2012.
Mayor, Cr Mark Harris and the Trustees of the The Australian Ex- Prisoners of War Memorial, Ballarat, Victoria have extended an official invitation to Kokoda Spirit Managing Director Wayne Wetherall to attend the 8th Anniversary Service for the memorial.
The names of Samuel Victor Templeton, Reginald Tierney, John Molony,Sydney Moffatt, John McGrath, Victor Holness and Harry Bould all from the 39th Battalion will be added to the Honour board.
Horace Savage 2/27 REINFS and Frederick Sforcina from the 27Bde Ord Field names will also
be added. All of these men became POW's.
Guest Speaker at the Ceremony will be Author and Historian Carl Johnson.
Carl will give an informative presentation into the detail investigation and research undertaken that led to these gallant men being honoured.
The mystery surrounding their disappearance and subsequent deaths on the Kokoda Track has been
shrouded in conjecture for nearly 70 years.
The unveiling of their names including Captain Sam Templeton on the memorial and
acknowledgement of their silent deeds has allowed history to be re written and at long last correct a
page of Australia’s heritage.
Their daring story, courage, sacrifice, resilience, integrity and their ultimate death was responsible for
changing the course of Australian History.
Official Japanese Intelligence reports and unpublished Australian war veteran accounts have now
been uncovered, compiled and collaborated by Kokoda Spirit CEO and Adventurer Wayne Wetherall
and Historian and Author Carl Johnson.
Wetherall and Johnsons in-depth research makes it clear as to the final fate of these men, and
illustrates the devastating impact and everlasting consequences that these heroic and proud
Australian P.O.W’s had on the Japanese advance on Port Moresby and Australia.
These men received neither a Victoria Cross, nor a wooden cross – now their names and spirit will be
immortalise forever with this fitting tribute. May they rest in peace.
Visit http://www.kokodaspirit.com
Recognition seventy years over due
War Memorial Honour for 39th Battalion Kokoda Heroes.
The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial Trust has confirmed that the names of all seven missing members of the 39th Australian Infantry Battalion will be added to the National Prisoners of War Memorial located at Ballarat in Victoria in February 2012.
Mayor, Cr Mark Harris and the Trustees of the The Australian Ex- Prisoners of War Memorial, Ballarat, Victoria have extended an official invitation to Kokoda Spirit Managing Director Wayne Wetherall to attend the 8th Anniversary Service for the memorial.
The names of Samuel Victor Templeton, Reginald Tierney, John Molony,Sydney Moffatt, John McGrath, Victor Holness and Harry Bould all from the 39th Battalion will be added to the Honour board.
Horace Savage 2/27 REINFS and Frederick Sforcina from the 27Bde Ord Field names will also
be added. All of these men became POW's.
Guest Speaker at the Ceremony will be Author and Historian Carl Johnson.
Carl will give an informative presentation into the detail investigation and research undertaken that led to these gallant men being honoured.
The mystery surrounding their disappearance and subsequent deaths on the Kokoda Track has been
shrouded in conjecture for nearly 70 years.
The unveiling of their names including Captain Sam Templeton on the memorial and
acknowledgement of their silent deeds has allowed history to be re written and at long last correct a
page of Australia’s heritage.
Their daring story, courage, sacrifice, resilience, integrity and their ultimate death was responsible for
changing the course of Australian History.
Official Japanese Intelligence reports and unpublished Australian war veteran accounts have now
been uncovered, compiled and collaborated by Kokoda Spirit CEO and Adventurer Wayne Wetherall
and Historian and Author Carl Johnson.
Wetherall and Johnsons in-depth research makes it clear as to the final fate of these men, and
illustrates the devastating impact and everlasting consequences that these heroic and proud
Australian P.O.W’s had on the Japanese advance on Port Moresby and Australia.
These men received neither a Victoria Cross, nor a wooden cross – now their names and spirit will be
immortalise forever with this fitting tribute. May they rest in peace.
Visit http://www.kokodaspirit.com
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