Throughout the fighting on the Kokoda Track, Papua New Guineans were at the forefront of the campaign. Not only did they carry over the much needed supplies for Australian soldiers but they also carried the wounded to safety, earning the name Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels. In addition, many Papuan New Guineans served as soldiers, policeman and coast watchers. Join Kokoda historian David Howell in conversation with special guests: Kokoda veteran Bill Stuart of the 39th Battalion and Havala Laula, from the village of Kagi, who was believed to be one of the last remaining Papuan porter.

Sadly Havala an the veterans being interviewed in this podcast have all now passed on. However we can remember them by listening to their stories.

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