World War II 75th anniversary:: Wodonga's Jack Eames remembers footy didn't go by the wayside

Andrew Moir
Updated August 15 2020 - 9:06am, first published 9:00am
What do you do when you repel the Japanese in World War II? Play footy!
What do you do when you repel the Japanese in World War II? Play footy!

August 14 holds special significance in the world. Seventy-five years ago, the Allies celebrated Victory over Japan Day, or V-J Day. After six long years, World War II was finally over. Vision of people dancing in the streets and celebrating still provokes an emotional response. The sheer relief that a battle which killed between 70-85 million people, around three per cent of the world's population, was no more. The Wodonga Football Club played its part in World War II and The Border Mail's ANDREW MOIR caught up with the family of Jack Eames about his experiences.

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Andrew Moir

Andrew Moir

Sports Journalist

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