Bruce Robertson, one of Australia's oldest World War II veterans, dies aged 105
One of Australia’s oldest remaining World War II veterans has died at the age of 105, surrounded by loved ones on Tuesday.
Bruce Robertson served with distinction in the Royal Australian Air Force and provided much-needed support during the historic Kokoda campaign.
The war hero also holds the significant honour of being the first radio operator to detect Japanese submarines off Sydney Harbour in 1942, a crucial moment in Australia’s wartime defence.
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By continuing you agree to our Terms and Privacy Policy.Robertson’s passing marks the loss of another link to Australia’s wartime history, as the number of surviving World War II veterans continues to dwindle.
His service during the Kokoda campaign was particularly significant, as Australian forces fought to prevent Japanese advancement through Papua New Guinea in one of the most challenging theatres of the Pacific War.
The veteran’s detection of enemy submarines in Sydney Harbour demonstrated the very real threat Australia faced during the war, with Japanese forces operating dangerously close to the nation’s largest city.
Robertson passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loved ones, marking the end of a remarkable life that spanned more than a century and included service during one of the most defining periods in Australian history.
Originally published on 7NEWS
