The Chinese Museum has produced videos featuring the stories of Chinese Australians who served during World War I and World War II, as told by their contemporary descendants.

A common thread among their stories is that, despite legislation that restricted their enlistment for service, Chinese Australians fought their way through these barriers and served their country at a time of greatest need. Many of them were awarded medals for their bravery and courage.

During World War I the brothers Tong Way – Hedley and Samuel – served in the signals and medical corps, with Hedley seeing action in France. 

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