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Strike up the band! Diggers entertained

Surrounding veterans Barrie Devine and Bob Hay, both ex-3RAR Korean War Veterans, and ex-2RAR John Ellis, are (pictured from left): ex-HMAS Melbourne Wayne Swadling, ex-42RQR Anita Saunders, ex-3RAR Michael Fraser, ex-25RQR Ruth Harris, six members of 3RAR Pipes and Drums, ex-AATTV Vietnam Albert 'Dick' Powell MBE, ex-Army Apprentice RAEME Howard Jutila, ex-Vietnam Ray Arthur, ex-Afghanistan Tony Harris. (Supplied)

Members of RSL Gracemere and District Sub Branch were treated to a visit by six members of the 3rd Battalion […]

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