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C10 - Murder of RAAF airman - Orgill

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Murder of RAAF airman - Orgill
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Murder of RAAF airman Flt/Sgt J. Orgill on Tomohon July/Aug 1945. An Australian plane was shot down at Tomohon around July/August 1945. The crew of three were taken prisoner. While under guard one of the PW siezed a guard's bayonet and attempted to strike him with it. The guard attacked the PW and struck him many blows rendering him unconscious. He died at a later date.

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Northern Celebes

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