Another World War II veteran has been presented with a special commemorative medallion to honour and thank them for their service.
Federal Member for Barker Tony Pasin presented Bill Pell, 97, of Glencoe with his medallion at a special presentation in Mount Gambier to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the end of World War II.
Mr Pell served as a Private in the Australian Army from 1942-1946 and was posted in the 22nd Australian Infantry Battalion at the time of discharge.
Mr Pasin said it had been a privilege to have the opportunity to meet so many wonderful veterans and present them with a commemorative medallion. “Barker has a rich Second World War history and is proud to be the home to veterans from Australia’s greatest generation like Mr Pell who served our nation with distinction,” he said “We owe a great debt to these remarkable Australians for the free and prosperous nation we live in today.
“While more than one million Australian men and women fought during the Second World War campaigns, 12,000 veterans who served during the Second World War are still with us today. “ Australia can never fully repay the debt we owe these amazing men and women but, to mark their service, the Federal Government is producing this Commemorative Medallion and Certificate of Commemoration for the remaining living Second World War veterans.”
