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Originally Posted by kiwi01 Hi Ben, one small problem with your Fathers story. The HMAS Sydney fought the battle with the Kormoran and was last seen on the 19th of November 1941, before Japan entered the war.
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Yes, 18 days prior, as a matter of fact, sadly that's why there were no Australian survivors. You see the HMAS Sydney intercepted the Kororman and the Japanese subs while they were rendezvousing near Shark Bay. A tremendous night-time battle ensued with the Sydney going down just before the Kororman. Those Australians who survived the sinking were shot in the water. Reason being they did not want to tip off the US about the Japanese sneak attack which was due on the 7th of December, also the Japanese did not adhere to the Geneva Convention War Articles. Only two life boats were found with the body of one Australian sailer in the one who is buried on Christmas Island, but of course you knew that.
Regards
Ben
