Trevor was originally a member of the 16th Motor Registry but ended up in the 2nd 16th Infantry Battalion that fought in New Guinea in World War 11.

“There were four of my mates killed over there with Drury and Bellamy buried in Bomana War Cemetery in Port Moreseby,” Trevor said.

“I mentioned it to Bob when I saw him about a month ago and he said he would have a look for me.”

Mr Baldwin did find those graves and took photos which he had developed and delivered them personally to Trevor last week.

The Bomana War Cemetery contains 3,819 burials from WWII.

It is also the site of the Port Moresby memorial, which commemorates almost 150 fallen men of the Australian Army, Australian Merchant Navy and the Royal Australian Air Force.

The Milne Bay Memorial was established to commemorate Australians, Papua New Guineans and their Allies who fought and were killed during the Battle of Milne Bay in 1942.

“I was honoured to pay tribute to these brave Australians who made the ultimate sacrifice to secure our nation’s future,” said Mr Baldwin.

“It was a very sobering experience to move between the graves of thousands of Australians who gave their lives for this country during the war in the Pacific.

“To be able to pay tribute to some of those local men who fought and were killed, on behalf of families and friends, was perhaps one of the most humbling experiences of my life.

“As Shadow Minister for Defence Science and Personnel I have a unique insight into the lives led by the men and women in the Australian Defence Forces.

“Yet nothing I have experienced to date can compare to standing among those who made the ultimate sacrifice for their nation.

“Being able to stand in such a profound space and to reflect on our nation’s recent history is an experience I strongly recommend to all Australians.”