Witnessing military history while at war | Stories of Service | Anzac Day 2021 | ABC Australia

On September 2, 1945, Navy Veteran Jack Le Cras witnessed one of the most significant events in modern military history - the Japanese Instrument of Surrender ceremony onboard USS Missouri. Subscribe ✅ and tap the notification bell 🔔 to be delivered Australian stories every day: ab.co/ABCAus-subscribe
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[@Bazzaland]

That was wonderful - thank you so much Jack and all our military for their service!

[@victoriapowell9912]

I really love the anzacks lest we forget 🥺

[@charlied2393]

WONDERFUL... Thanks for your time, to do the interview & share it with us,

[@nev707]

Years ago an American I met backpacking in Greece told me his Dad was a crewman on the Missouri and also witnessed the signing.
What a story to tell.

[@cindersmolloy6584]

Very sad about the telegrams but what an interesting story and a lovely man.

[@mccarthymurphy1947]

So how about Jan 26

[@charlied2393]

26 JANUARY IS AUSTRALIA DAY, NOT ANZAC DAY , That's the Difference ANZAC DAY , THEY FOUGHT FOR OUR FREEDOM FOR ALL AUSTRALIANS, THEY SACRIFICED THEIR LIFE FOR OUR FREEDOM ..,FREEDOM IS NOT FREE THEY FOUGHT FOR IT , LEST WE FORGET