Australia’s brave WWII volunteers: The NGVR

In the lead up to Japan’s entry into WWII, authority was given for the formation of a volunteer militia unit in Australia’s mandated territory of New Guinea. This video tells the story of the brave men of the Rabaul division of NGVR.
Footage: (Australian War Memorial website): www.awm.gov.au...
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[@Aussie-63]

Everyone in PNG during the war should be proud of there endeavours and courage. The Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels played a huge roll in the efforts to turn the tide. Lovely Country, Lovely people. Tenk yu tru Wantoks

[@CheekyKoala]

So many PNG natives took so many risks and made so many sacrifices during the war - they truly are fantastic people!

[@bobkoomans869]

As a member of PNGVR since 1970, (while in Port Moresby) I add that I also Served in the RAAF as a Fireman-Aircraft in Townsville after completion of my Training in Adelaide and Point Cook East of Melbourne. I was Posted to Townsville, then Brisbane, where I currently live in Acacia Ridge 4110. It was the best of times! (Honestly! - I am 76 now, chasing 77!

[@CheekyKoala]

Thank you for your service! My great uncle was NGVR when they first formed - he was one of the men who was captured in Rabaul & died onboard the Montevideo Maru. I have enormous respect for all men who served as members of NGVR & PNGVR!

[@bobkoomans869]

WOW! Did YOU see those WW1 Bayonets on the Rifles near 5.31.18 minutes? - I owned one before! It was almost a SWORD!!!

[@CheekyKoala]

They were pretty impressive!