Donald Mills was told by his East Coast RSL Club that he would be receiving an Ambassador for Peace medal.

“We had to go to Hobart for the presentation and there were two representatives from Korea. They treated us like we were kings, they even got down on their hands and knees and bowed to us,” Mr Mills said.  

“They called us their heroes.”

Mr Mills said it was a surprise to receive the award.

“I was very proud to get it. There aren’t many of us left, I was the only one from the East Coast,” he said. 

His whole family, including his wife Pam, attended the ceremony in Hobart about two weeks ago.