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Clarrie’s Medals

Posted on: Mon 25 Oct 2021

CEDUNA RSL:  DAVID WALKER, JILL STOCKHAM, NORM & BRADLEY DAWES

David, President of the Ceduna RSL Sub Branch talks about the funeral service for Clarence Melville Dawes, a highly respected WW2 Veteran.  Jill Stockham, Assistant Secretary for Ceduna RSL talks about their community and the need for young veterans in the region to join their RSL.

Norman Dawes, Clarrie’s son tells how he has gifted Clarrie’s medals to his own son Bradley.

Clarrie Dawes’ medals. Photo by H Meyer and used with permission

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