Damien Parer, Ww2 Cameraman Poem by Paul Warren

Damien Parer was an Australian cameraman
Who went to war with the 2nd AIF in WW2
In the desert sands of Libya at Tobruk
And Greek mountains he filmed the Australians

But his best work was on the Kokoda Trail
Where his "Kokoda Front Line! " won an Academy Award
He went with the American Marines on Peleliu Island
And was shot dead by a Japanese sniper

Australia and the World lost a talented cameraman
But he lives on in his film work forever
Telling the world at a time about this war
When the truth was not being told about these men.

© Paul Warren Poetry