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Abe Maddison and Allanah Sciberras

Full life of former POW marked with state farewell

Arthur Leggett has been described as a hero whose bravery and service will never be forgotten. (Gary Day/AAP PHOTOS)

One of Australia's last surviving World War II prisoners of war has been farewelled at a state funeral, where he was remembered as a dedicated, resilient soldier and cherished member of his community. 

Arthur Leggett, who died on April 6 at the age of 106, was honoured with a military procession and service in Perth on Saturday.

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