Defence of Milak = Memories of Milak

Australia, JUN 2009

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Keith Johnston was a member of Btroop 2/10th commando squadron and served in Northern New Guinea during World War II. During the battle in Milak village, he was stuck in a pit with two others for over five days.

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Keith Johnston

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ACMI Digital Storytelling

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00:03:24:06

Production places
Australia
Production dates
JUN 2009

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In our words: stories from Victorian veterans [June 2009]

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