Reviewing The Damage
The Australian general Peter Cosgrave dropped by for a site visit. He reported, “Our metal detectors picked up ammunition and helmets of Australian and Japanese soldiers, all illustrating that this location was a significant Japanese defensive position.”
Reviewing The Damage
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Priority Was Set
Freeman started thinking what the most significant thing this unbelievable discovery could bring. He was able to locate a battlefield, find evidence of a hospital, gather war details, and provide an estimate of the soldiers involved. At the time, he said, “Our priority is to identify and repatriate the fallen soldiers and to honor their memory by ensuring all other elements remain intact and untouched.”
Priority Was Set
