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9 March 1942

DateSaturday, March 9, 2013 at 10:45AM

The first of 20,000 Australian 7th Division troops returned from the Middle East start disembarking from transport ships in Fremantle and Adelaide.

Their elation at returning home after years away is shattered when their leave is cut short by an order from Gen Lavarack “ … the safety of Australia precludes your immediate dispersal to your homes on leave.”

Around 350 Diggers from the WA’s 2/16th Battalion disregard the order and return to their homes.

AuthorPatrick Lindsay | CommentPost a Comment |

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