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Son Milne Bay veteran opens up on battle ahead of VP day
Papua New Guinea was the site several major battles in the second world war, with campaigns like Milne Bay and Kokoda playing critical roles in the overall allied victory.
This week Australia and the Pacific will celebrate that victory when they commemorate VP Day.
It stands for victory in the Pacific and this year marks 80 years since the allies claimed victory after the Japanese surrendered in 1945.
However victory could not have been achieved without contributions of islanders, one of which was the late Cesil Abel.
He served at the Battle of Milne Bay aboard a small transport ship which transported troops and supplies to and from the battle.
