"In the testing crucible of conflict,
out of a welter of defeats and disasters
of mistakes and misfortunes, of isolated successes
and precipitate withdrawlas,
they were transformed by some strong
catalyst of the spirit into a devoted
band wherin every mans failing
strength was fortified and magnified
by a burning resolve to
stick by his mates."
- Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Honner,
\xa0\xa0Commanding Officer
\xa0\xa039th Batalion Kakoda 1942