Following in his Pop's footsteps, young Kobi Murray was sworn into the Australian Army on the morning of Tuesday 4 August in Sydney.
Proud father, Barry Murray, and relatives including Kobi's aunt Belinda Murray, watched the ceremony via livestream.
"It’s a proud moment for us, but it also inspires young people," said Belinda.
Kobi just turned 17 in June and was inspired by his late grandfather, Coonamble local Barry Welsh, who was also accepted and served in the Australia Army.
"He's always wanted it, even from a . . .
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