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Australians in the US Army Small Ships Section still going unrecognised despite 'crucial' role against the Japanese in World War II

The US Army Small Ships Section was made up of Australian civilians. (Supplied)

Leonard Roy Mcleod was medically discharged from the army at just 16, still too young to have even enlisted.

But he wanted to do his bit during World War II, and signed up at just 15 giving a false name and lying about his age.

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