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ANZAC Day tragedy at Port Broughton

Russell Atkinson holding photos of his father and family who served Australia. Clockwise from top left are John’s brother Fred Atkinson, Army Commando who served in Papua New Guinea, Arthur Atkinson (Fred’s father) who served in Gallipoli and France in WWI, John Atkinson who served in the 13th Squadron RAAF, and Fred Atkinson Jnr who served in the Fourth Battalion, killed in action on April 14, 1917. Photo: Little Gem Photography
Lesley Little

Last week, on ANZAC Day, Port Broughton lost its last world war two veteran. John Atkinson was on his way […]

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