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Victor Towers Storie
by Laney Scott-Young
Story 117
My Grandfather Victor Towers Storie served in both WW1 and WWII (although he didn't serve overseas WW2 - he trained officers). He celebrated his 18th birthday on the Red Sea on his way over to Egypt on board the ship "Warialda".
Victor Storie at Sphinx, Egypt (Victor is the soldier on the camel on the right).
Photo below is of HMAT Warilda
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