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The West Australian is a leading news source in Perth and WA. Breaking local and world news from sport and business to lifestyle and current affairs.

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thewest.com.au > news > wa > mervyn-mcdonald-wa-digger-killed-in-afghanistan-remembered-c-22787033

‘True mentor’: WA Digger killed in Afghanistan remembered

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (270+ words) Mervyn McDonald served his country as a member of the Australian Defence Force for 13 years, including six deployments to the war in Afghanistan. It ultimately took his life. When Mervyn McDonald’s mates remember him, they recall a Digger from…...