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The ongoing search for indigenous war heroes

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Indigenous families who have relatives who fought in any war are being encouraged to search for their name on the Australian War Memorial site to make sure they have been identified as indigenous

A report released today by the Australian War memorial outlines just how extensive indigenous participation in war has been over the past century. Even though Aboriginal people weren’t recognised as citizens until the 1960’s they volunteered to fight in conflicts from World War One onwards. The search is now on for those who haven’t had their service officially recorded.

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Wednesday, November 18 2015

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Annie Hastwell

Featured in storyMichael Bell, Indigenous Liaison Officer, Australian War Memorial

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The ongoing search for indigenous war heroes

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