Last month the Lithgow Mercury reported on the extraordinary story of a mistaken birthday wish, and how it led Lithgow's Rosemary Stanley on a journey that helped honour the remarkable wartime experiences of her late husband Alec, in the frozen Arctic Circle.
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After the story was published, Rosemary's friend and fellow Lithgow resident Peggy Russell reached out and explained like Alec, her husband Harry also received an Arctic Star Medal for his time in the Navy.
Harry received his medal in 2012 and died a couple of years later, according to wife Peggy.
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Peggy and Rosemary are Legacy widows, who spend their time volunteering with the organisation that helps veterans' families carry on with their lives after the loss or injury of their loved one.
From those who lost partners in war to the children of today's veterans, injured or killed in service to Australia, Legacy's work continues for the families of all who sacrificed for their country.
"Our husbands didn't know each other but I know Peggy through volunteering at the Legacy store," Rosemary said.
"It's lovely to be able to share something and have that in common and she [Peggy] was excited about it all too," she said.
Alanna Tomazin
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
Alanna is a journalist at the Newcastle Herald with a focus on education. She takes pride in regional journalism which she believes is crucial to informing our towns and cities. Have a story? Email her at alanna.tomazin@austcommunitymedia.com.au
