Forgotten Australian soldier receives medal 80 years after WWII
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A World War II veteran has been presented with his service medals 80 years after serving on the home front.

This weekend marks the 100th birthday of Harry Neal, who once operated an artillery gun on the Hawkesbury to guard against a potential Japanese submarine attack.

But Sydney’s forgotten soldier was never awarded his service medal, and he never told his son Jim he served in the war.
Harry Neal, who turns 100 this weekend, manned an artillery gun on the Hawkesbury to protect against the threat of a Japanese submarine invasion. (Nine)
Today, Harry was presented with his shiny service medal, surrounded by family and friends at his Toongabbie care home in Sydney’s west. (Nine)

“I don’t believe it mattered much to them,” Harry shared with 9News.

A few months back, when Jim learned about his father’s military contribution, he reached out to the defence department to arrange for some well-deserved acknowledgment.

Today, Harry was presented with his shiny service medal, surrounded by family and friends at his Toongabbie care home in Sydney’s west.

“Wonderful recognition… I’m proud to receive it,” Harry said.

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