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'Indigenous Australians have served in every conflict involving Austral and her servicemen and women. They were prominent participants in World War I and the Anzac Centenary gives us the opportunity to highlight their service and sacrifice...'
'At the time of the First Wor[l]d War, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people were legally excluded from serving in the armed forces, but that didn't stop hundreds from lying about their identity, so they could fight for their nation...'
'It is no easy task researching Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians who served in some capacity, either full service or an auxiliary role...'