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West Australians turned out on Saturday morning to farewell their final World War II prisoner of war, Arthur Leggett OAM.
Camera IconWest Australians turned out on Saturday morning to farewell their final World War II prisoner of war, Arthur Leggett OAM. Credit: Jackson Flindell and Matt Jelonek

Arthur Leggett funeral: WA turns out in numbers to honour last WWII prisoner of war with military procession

Malcolm Quekett and Claire SadlerThe West Australian

West Australians turned out on Saturday morning to farewell their final World War II prisoner of war, Arthur Leggett OAM.

A military-led procession began the State funeral for the veteran and survivor of the Lamsdorf Death March, who died on April 6, aged 106.

The procession consisted of two guards of soldiers from the Royal Western Australia Regiment, a Bearer Party, and the WA Army Band.

People, young and old, lined St Georges Terrace to pay their respects to Mr Leggett.

One couple held up a “Lest We Forget” sign, while veterans paying their respects held their hats to their hearts as Mr Leggett’s casket went by.

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Scenes inside St George’s Cathedral on Saturday.
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Scenes inside St George’s Cathedral on Saturday. Picture: Jackson Flindell/Jackson Flindell / The West Aust

Former Premier of WA Mark McGowan.
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Former Premier of WA Mark McGowan. Picture: Jackson Flindell/Jackson Flindell / The West Aust

The St Georges Cathedral bell tolled 106 times.
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The St Georges Cathedral bell tolled 106 times. Picture: Jackson Flindell/Jackson Flindell / The West Aust

Arthur Leggett first enlisted for military service in 1936.
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Arthur Leggett first enlisted for military service in 1936. Picture: Jackson Flindell/Jackson Flindell / The West Aust

State Funeral for Arthur Leggett at St Georges Cathedral in Perth.
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State Funeral for Arthur Leggett at St Georges Cathedral in Perth. Picture: Jackson Flindell/Jackson Flindell / The West Aust

Mr Leggett’s casket carried through St Georges Cathedral.
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Mr Leggett’s casket carried through St Georges Cathedral. Picture: Jackson Flindell/Jackson Flindell / The West Aust

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