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 WX38429 Private  George William Gale 
  Born 17/07/1924 Australian Military Forces   Service Record Served from 1939 - 1948 Served on the hospital ship ‘HMAS Manunda’ which was berthed about 20 mile from the Hiroshima explosion.  The Manunda was present at the surrender ceremony.   Died 9th May 2008 George died just a few days ago a few months shy of his 85th birthday. Which means he lied about his age to serve in WWII.   Click here for more information on the Manunda |