'An extraordinary life' recognised as NSW's last Rats of Tobruk veteran honoured at funeral service

Ernie Walker's funeral was held in Bundanoon in the NSW Southern Highlands.abc.net.au/news/funeral-ernie-walker-nsw-last-rat-of-tobruk-world-war-ii/101718452New South Wales' last remaining Rats of Tobruk veteran, Ernie Walker OAM has been remembered for having a mind as "sharp as a tack" at his funeral in the state's Southern Highlands today.

Mr Walker lived out his last few decades with his wife Bev in the small village, where he pursued his love of horses.More than 100 people attended the World War II veteran's funeral at Bundanoon on Thursday to pay tribute to his long life.A guard of honour lined the walkway to the Holy Trinity Anglican Church in Bundanoon for Ernie Walker's funeral service.

Local farrier and long-time friend Curly Charlwood talked about Mr Walker's commitment to his family.Mr Charlwood said his mate was known for his forthright nature."Ernie didn't suffer fools, what you saw is what you got, he didn't mix his words," Mr Charlwood said. "Ernie was an extraordinary member of what is known as the greatest generation — one of the famous Rats of Tobruk and a veteran of Kokoda," Mr Albanese said.

We don't honour the dead by amplifying the silly things said at funerals and we dont honour the sacrifice of veterans by flaming the shame of PTSD. Do better ABC Vale Ernie Walker

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