Aussie naval ships arrive in Ambon

Aussie naval ships arrive in Ambon

JAKARTA: Australian naval ships HMAS Launceston and HMAS
Wollongong arrived in Ambon yesterday for the annual pilgrimage
of Gull Force veterans who fought in the region during World War
II, Antara reported.

The Australian embassy said the commemoration would be held
tomorrow at the Commonwealth War Graves Cemetery in Ambon.

A number of Australians under the Gull Force fought and died
in Ambon during the World War II.

The ceremony will be led by Australian Ambassador to Indonesia
John McCarthy.

HMAS Wollongong and HMAS Launceston are commanded by Lt.
Commander Steve Duffy and Lt. Commander Andrew Belton
respectively.

Naval attach to Indonesia Captain Ramsay and the ships'
commanders would call on some officials in Ambon, including the
mayor and military officials.