Australian troops in Crete before the German attack were estimated to number 6486. Of these, 2887, including 218 wounded, were so far reported to have been evacuated. Men not yet accounted for number 3599. ...
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Advocate (Burnie, Tas. : 1890 - 1954), Thu 5 Jun 1941, Page 5
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