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Australia’s last Kokoda veteran Reginald James Chard dies aged 102

Australia has lost its final living link to the Kokoda campaign, with the death of Reginald James Chard, the RSL has confirmed.

Rhiannon Lewin
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Australia has lost its final living link to the Kokoda campaign, with the death of Reginald James Chard, the RSL has confirmed.
Australia has lost its final living link to the Kokoda campaign, with the death of Reginald James Chard, the RSL has confirmed. Credit: Supplied Source Known

Australia’s last surviving Kokoda campaign veteran, Reginald James Chard OAM, has died aged 102.

“We extend our deepest condolences to Reg’s family, friends and all the lives he touched throughout his incredible life,” the RSL said in a statement on Friday afternoon.

“Rest easy, Reg. Your courage lives on in every step along that track.”

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