Sydney's forgotten soldier receives service medal 80 years after war

'They were remarkable': why this crowd just honoured 64 brave souls

Honouring 100 years since the unveiling of White Hills' Arch of Triumph, dedicated to local servicemen.

Sydney's forgotten soldier receives service medal 80 years after war

When WWII veteran Harry Neal's son found out about his service a few months ago, he arranged some long overdue recognition.

Forgotten Australian soldier receives service medal 80 years after WWII

A World War II veteran has been presented with his service medals 80 years after serving on the home front.Harry Neal, who turns 100 this weekend, manned an artillery gun on the Hawkesbury to protect against the threat of a Japanese submarine invasion.But Sydney's forgotten soldier was never awarded his service medal, and he never told his son Jim he served in the war.READ MORE: Man questioned over suspicious house fire as two girls, woman figh…