Wal (Walter) Williams, resident of RSL LifeCare's ANZAC Village in Narrabeen, has been awarded an Order of Australia (OAM) this week for his military service, as part of the Queen's Birthday 2021 Honours List. Announcing the list, the Governor-General said: “On behalf of all Australians, congratulations to all recipients. Each of these individuals are unique and their story deserves to be shared widely and celebrated. Channel 7 News interviewed Wal on the Queens Birthday to hear his truly amazing story of service and survival.
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