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Trevor Powis takes pride in honouring Australia's veterans. Picture: Sam James
Sam James

RSL Cohuna Sub-Branch president Trevor Powis did not have the Army experience he was expecting when he enlisted, with his prior training leading to a unique service. He was drafted in 1966 as a 19-year-old industrial photographer, and after his initial training was posted to the 1 Royal Australian Regiment to train as a sergeant […]

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