Hello Robert,
My name is Guy Warnock and I am a serving officer in the ADF serving in Timor-Leste at present.
I have met with and am in contact with Ed Willis about various Sparrow Force and post-WW2 historical matters in Timor-Leste.
As to your query about the kriadu 'Akiu', both Ed and I are in frequent contact with the Akiu's family, including his daughter Ines and - in particular - his granddaughter Gracia, who is a particularly bright 20 year-old student here in Dili with a great deal of potential. Perhaps this might be of interest to you and your enquiry?
Please feel free to contact me on the following means or perhaps reach out to Ed Willis for further information.
+670 7727 2852 (WhatsApp [best] or call)
+61 447 408 444 (WhatsApp only after hours or call / text after December 2023)
guy.warnock@dcp.tl
Kind regards,
Guy Warnock
MAJ
Australian Regular Army
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