Region’s war history in safe hands

A local Second World War soldier’s service is finally earning its due recognition, 80 years since he farewelled his family and left Australian shores for the last time.

Camperdown RSL is proudly honouring Pomborneit Second World War soldier Jack Easterbrook, who died as a Prisoner of War in the Pacific. Branch president Alan Fleming received original memorabilia from Private Easterbrook’s family last week, in time to display for Remembrance Day.

A local Second World War soldier’s service is finally earning its due recognition, 80 years since he farewelled his family and left Australian shores for the last time.

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