Members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion on parade during World War II. (Supplied: Australian War Memorial [119169])Veteran's face 'lit up' His daughter-in-law Moira Mau, one of about ...

Troops of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion present arms during the lowering of the colors on October 10, 1945. Australian War Memorial. Australia’s forgotten ‘diggers’ ...

Two of the last remaining Torres Strait World War II veterans — Mebai Warusam, 95, from Saibai Island and Awati Mau, 93, of Bamaga, who were members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion ...

Torres Strait Islanders have honoured their long warrior history, by marching in their traditional warrior garments, to the beat of a warup (drum) at an ANZAC Day march on Waiben (Thursday Island).

Two surviving members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion unveil a new statue to commemorate the group's efforts during WWII. World War II veterans Mebai Warusam and Awati Mau unveiled ...

Three Torres Strait war veterans who fought in ... Over 700 Islanders — almost the entire male population of the Torres Strait — were recruited into the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion.

THE last two remaining members of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion will step back in time today to reflect on the bravery of their comrades 75 years ago.

Troops of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion present arms during the lowering of the colors on October 10, 1945. Australian War Memorial. Australia’s forgotten ‘diggers’ ...

Troops of the Torres Strait Light Infantry Battalion present arms during the lowering of the colors on October 10, 1945. Australian War Memorial. Australia’s forgotten ‘diggers’ ...