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Camera IconTen previously unrecognised South West World War I soldiers who died in the years following the war were honoured today, with new headstones revealed over their graves as soldiers from A company 11th/28th battalion of the Royal West Australian Regiment stood vigil at their side.John Moughtin, Felix Simons, Edward Robinson, William Jones, William Morgan, Bertie Old, Geodfrid Paulson, Edward Delaney, James McNamara and Phillip Hay all survived the war and returned home before each met their unfortunate fates.Today these 10 men were acknowledged for their service to their country.

Diggers remembered a century after service

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Father Kuzie Tuhura blesses the grave of Private William H Jones Picture: Emily Ace

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Digger from the 11th/28th Battalion A Company stands beside the resting place of Private William H Jones Picture: Emily Ace

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Digger from the 11th/28th Battalion A Company Picture: Emily Ace

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Carol Lee, of Perth, pays her respect to great uncle Edward Robinson. Picture: Emily Ace

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Digger from the 11th/28th Battalion A Company Picture: Emily Ace

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Diggers from the 11th/28th Battalion A Company Picture: Emily Ace