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Les remembers

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October 16, 1941 is a day Les Kohlhagen still remembers, even though he’s now 95 years of age.

Living at the family homestead in Tanunda’s Goat Square at the time, it was the day, as an 18 year old, he was called up for National Service.

Les Kohlhagen as an 18 year old.

“As soon as we got the letter, we said yes, we’ll do it - support the country,” said Les.

“We were young ...


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