His dreams of becoming a pilot were thwarted, but 96-year-old still saw active service in Indonesia and Borneo

Burney Wong
Updated August 12 2020 - 10:07am, first published August 10 2020 - 7:00am
PROUD MOMENT: Roger Penman, 96, is about to add to his medal collection. Photo: Burney Wong.
PROUD MOMENT: Roger Penman, 96, is about to add to his medal collection. Photo: Burney Wong.

It will be a proud moment for World War II veterans when the Governor General David Hurley presents them with commemorative medallions on Thursday, August 13.

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Burney Wong

Burney Wong

Journalist

I love sport. You can reach me at burney.wong@austcommunitymedia.com.au or on 0437 291 518.

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