The South African hero put forward for a medal - by the enemy

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And today is Remembrance Day — when people around the world honour the men and women who bravely served in wartime.

Here in South Africa, we remember many of our own — including one soldier whose act of courage in 1941 was so extraordinary - that even the ENEMY recommended him for a medal.

HOT1027’s Al Prodgers has the story…

11 Nov English South Africa Entertainment News · Documentary

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