World War II Heroes Robbed of Return Home Honoured

World War II heroes robbed of return home honoured

The nation is marking the heroic contributions of nearly 40,000 Australians killed during World War II, 80 years...

Coolamon World War II hero to be honoured at Australian War Memorial, 80 years on from VP Day

Coolamon war hero Warrant Officer Class 2 Frederick Balfe Emanuel will have his story immortalised at the Australian War Memorial’s Last Post ceremony on Friday. Photo: Supplied. While there are countless horrifying stories depicting the violence of World War II, there are just as many about the heroic acts performed by many brave men and women, including the story of Warrant Officer Class 2 Frederick Balfe Emanuel from Coolamon, who will be rem…

VP Day service honours World War II veterans, 80 years after war ended

Wollongong’s Victory in the Pacific Day service will be held on Friday at the MacCabe Park Cenotaph. Photo: Nardia Guillaumier. The Illawarra’s three remaining World War II veterans will be recognised at Wollongong’s Victory in the Pacific (VP) Day commemoration service on Friday (15 August). This year’s service will mark 80 years since Japan accepted the allied demand for unconditional surrender on 14 August 1945. VP Day, formerly known as Vict…