An old soldier's special day

John Milne has his medals adjusted in readiness for the Dunedin dawn parade.
John Milne has his medals adjusted in readiness for the Dunedin dawn parade.
Final check.
Final check.
Waiting at the Cenotaph.
Waiting at the Cenotaph.
Placing a wreath for the Brevet Club.
Placing a wreath for the Brevet Club.
Leaving the Cenotaph.
Leaving the Cenotaph.
Making a cuppa at HMNZS Toroa.
Making a cuppa at HMNZS Toroa.
Catching up with comrades at HMNZS Toroa.
Catching up with comrades at HMNZS Toroa.
John Milne, 85: "There's a lot who can't get down here now; somebody has to."
John Milne, 85: "There's a lot who can't get down here now; somebody has to."

John Milne served with the Royal New Zealand Air Force during World War 2. Otago Daily Times photographer Craig Baxter follows his Anzac day routine. Photo prints available from otagoimages.co.nz.

 

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