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The Rats of Tobruk have earned a proud spot in History

Harry Sutherland at his Melbourne home -

Harry Sutherland at his Melbourne home - Source: Supplied

As ANZAC Day comes around each year so-called "Rats of Tobruk" have thinned further. One of the last survivors of the legendary soldiers garrison Bob Semple, who turns 98 next month, reflected on his experiences in the World War II at the Anzac Day national service in Canberra on Wednesday. The "Rats of Tobruk" earned an honoured place in Australian military history, but Harry Sutherland who's memories were reflected in this SBS feature 7 years ago has sadly died in 2013, aged 93. (Voiced over by Alex Menglet)


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As ANZAC Day comes around each year so-called "Rats of Tobruk" have thinned further. One of the last survivors of the legendary soldiers garrison Bob Semple, who turns 98 next month, reflected on his experiences in the World War II at the Anzac Day national service in Canberra on Wednesday. The "Rats of Tobruk" earned an honoured place in Australian military history, but Harry Sutherland who's memories were reflected in this SBS feature 7 years ago has sadly died in 2013, aged 93. (Voiced over by Alex Menglet)



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