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Originally Posted by Little Jo
The 9th Division was the most highly decorated of the four AIF divisions raised during the war. Seven of its members received the Victoria Cross, the nation's highest award for gallantry.
My 1942 Willys Jeep also proudly displays the Tac Signs for 9 Div. And was well received by veterans of the 2/10th in this years Anzac Day March.
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Tony,
My Father was transferred to 9th Division, after they had already returned from the Middle East. He fought in New Guinea only, because he was CMF. Was involved in some tight 'scraps' there, including Finschafen, Lae, Borneo, Port Moresby and Rabaul.
I learnt some interesting facts about his time there that he didn't mention while he was alive. Like a lot of the WWII old timers, he was the master of understatement!