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To Right a Wrong

To Right a Wrong

In vain did they look in wonder
In vain do they seek him still
He fought for Australia his country
Kokoda went, to die and kill

2 of our brave Aussie soldiers
Were left off the list of the dead  (20 years)
Their hometown RSL elders
Despised life blood they bled.

Their fathers had gone to one meeting
Communism seemed to help of the poor?
Blacklisted even though warrior sons were beating 
The Japanese back from our door.

So I speak of Dan Seaton and Leo Judge
These men gave all that they had
Fought bravely in New Guinea’s mud
Printed on the honour board by Dad….

Don Johnson


These Dirranbandi  soldiers were left off the honor board 20 years till my father joined
the RSL

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 4/19/2011 7:58:00 PM
another wonderfully rhymed bit of history Don, much enjoyed
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