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Words From Our Navy Veterans
September 9, 2017 @ 9:00 am - October 9, 2017 @ 12:30 am
Meet some of our last surviving Second World War navy veterans Jim Paizis, David Manning, Norm Tame, Hiram Ristrom, Ray Leonard and Pamela Nicholls of the WRANS as they recount tales from their service. From taking part in the Battle of Coral Sea, surviving POW camps in South East Asia and decoding and encoding war-winning intelligence, these vets will reflect upon their time at sea.Presenter: Tracey Curro, Jim Paizis, David Manning, Norm Tame, Hiram Ristorm, Ray Leonard and Pamella Nicholls
Date: Wednesday 9 August, midday
Cost: $5.00 (non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours of the event)
Location: Shrine Auditorium
Prior to the talk is an 11am wreath laying Service on the Forecourt, to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the sinking of the HMAS Canberra (Battle of Savo Island). No bookings required for the service.
