KESIC, Milan & Joka
Born 18 August 1922
Born 21 November 1922
Origin Vucipolje-Lika & Trubar, Bosnia former Yugoslavia
Accompanying Family Twin daughters: Nada & Radojka 11 months old
First settled in Narrogin, WA
Original Occupation Textile Loom Operator
Occupation in Australia Boarding House Proprietor, 5 yrs in Narrogin
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Departure Port London
Arrival Year 1953
Fremantle
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Arrived in Narrogin with twin daughters, 11 months old. Stayed in a tent 6 months - no floor, just dirt. Arrived with 10 shillings in pocket. Both aged 19 when WWII broke out in Yugoslavia. Joka Kesic was shot in chest (ricochet bullet) but survived and carried bullet 14 years until surgeon finally found it after three major surgeries.
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