Caleb James Shang, DCM and Bar, MM (4 August 1884 – 6 April 1953; born Duckbour Caleb James Shang) was the most highly decorated Chinese Australian soldier who served in World War I, receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice and the Military Medal. He served with distinction on the Western Front, primarily as a scout and sniper, until his wounds rendered him unfit for further duties. After returning to Australia, Shang married in Victoria and moved to Queensland, where he and his wife raised their three children. During World War II, he served on home defence duties in northern Queensland.
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| - Caleb James Shang, DCM and Bar, MM (4 August 1884 – 6 April 1953; born Duckbour Caleb James Shang) was the most highly decorated Chinese Australian soldier who served in World War I, receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice and the Military Medal. He served with distinction on the Western Front, primarily as a scout and sniper, until his wounds rendered him unfit for further duties. After returning to Australia, Shang married in Victoria and moved to Queensland, where he and his wife raised their three children. During World War II, he served on home defence duties in northern Queensland.
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| - Cairns, Queensland, Australia
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| - C. J. Shang, c. September 1918
- Cairns Historical Society
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| - Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
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| - Anna Shang
- Lee Wah Shang and Jane Shang
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| - Clerk, herbalist, taxi driver, bookmaker
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| - Caleb James Shang, DCM and Bar, MM (4 August 1884 – 6 April 1953; born Duckbour Caleb James Shang) was the most highly decorated Chinese Australian soldier who served in World War I, receiving the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice and the Military Medal. He served with distinction on the Western Front, primarily as a scout and sniper, until his wounds rendered him unfit for further duties. After returning to Australia, Shang married in Victoria and moved to Queensland, where he and his wife raised their three children. During World War II, he served on home defence duties in northern Queensland.
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