Breaking: Reginald Chard, Australia's last surviving Kokoda veteran, dies at 102
Reginald Chard, Australia's last surviving Kokoda veteran, dies aged 102Topic:Community and SocietyPosted Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmReginald Chard helped push the Japanese from near Port Moresby back up the Kokoda Track.…
- ▪Reginald Chard, Australia's last surviving Kokoda veteran, dies aged 102Topic:Community and SocietyPosted Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmReginald Chard helped push the Japanese from near Port More
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Reginald Chard, Australia's last surviving Kokoda veteran, dies aged 102Topic:Community and SocietyPosted Fri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmFri 24 Jul 2026 at 5:24pmReginald Chard helped push the Japanese from near Port Moresby back up the Kokoda Track. (Supplied: RSL)abc.net.au/news/australias-last-surviving-kokoda-veteran-dies-at-102/106956476Link copiedShareShare articleAustralia's last surviving Kokoda campaign veteran, Reginald James Chard OAM, has died aged 102.RSL Australia announced his death on Friday, saying it was with "heavy hearts" that it farewelled one of the nation's last links to the soldiers who fought along the Kokoda Track during World War II."We extend our deepest condolences to Reg's family, friends and all the lives he touched throughout his…
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