Linda Azzopardi and her partner Paul, an RSL memorabilia volunteer, discovered distant relative Ruth Anderson served in the Australian Army from 1942 to 1946.
Why it mattersFamily history lost to time can surface unexpectedly, connecting people to their own past and honouring sacrifice they never knew existed.
AustraliaWarrnambool's local heritage project helps residents discover family links to Australian military service and preserves regional history going back 175 years.
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