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Biography of Captain Sam Templeton

David Howell is undertaking a new biography on the 39th's Battalion most revered officer, Captain Samuel Victor Templeton or 'Uncle Sam' as he was known to his men.

Happy 95th Birthday to Alan 'Kanga' Moore

This week we celebrate the 95th birthday of the last surviving officer of the 39 Australian Infantry Battalion.

Bone Man of Kokoda dies at age 95

Kokichi Nishimura otherwise known as the Bone Man of Kokoda has passed away.

Great Feedback from our Latest Trek

We have received some great feedback from our latest trek!

New Kokoda Map

Recently David returned from Cairns after visiting Soc Kienzle the son of Bert Kienzle (Architect of Kokoda).

Kokoda Track Update 5 Oct 2015: Isurava to Kokoda

After waking up early for a dawn service with the sun rising over the Yodda valley the group reached their climax of Kokoda.

Kokoda Track Update 03 Oct 2015: 1900 to Eora Creek

Today the group passed the highest point on the track, Mount Bellamy at 2190m. This evening they are at their campsite at Eora Creek

Kokoda Track Update 02 Oct 2015: Efogi to 1900

The group are at their campsite at 1900 after a big day visiting the Lakes of Myola.

Kokoda Track Update 01 Oct 2015: Menari to Efogi North

Today the group have made it to the lovely village of Efogi North. Here they will spend the evening hearing the stories from resident historian Stanley.

Kokoda Track Update 30 Sept 2015: Agulogo to Menari

Today has been a half-day trekking for the group so they get the chance to rest and restore before tackling the remainder of their challenge.