Diggers who died on same day, on different continent, 24 years apart, finally identified

Two previously unknown Australian soldiers who were both killed on August 8 in different wars and on opposite sides of the world have been formally identified. Two previously unknown Australian soldiers who were both killed on August 8 in different wars and on opposite sides of the world have been formally identified. Pictured: Lieutenant Hercules William Crawford (left), Archibald Hanley (middle) and brother John Hanley. Credit: SuppliedTwo previously unknown Australian soldiers who were both killed on August 8 in different wars and on opposite sides of the world have been formally identified. “Today we honour two Australian soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of our nation and, at long last, can be remembered by name rather than as unknown soldiers.”