A MILVERTON man is fighting to right what he perceives a massive injustice a war hero suffered due to the colour of his skin. Bill Gillespie believes black South African Job Maseko should have been awarded a Victoria Cross for risking his life to sink a German ship during the Second World War. Job served with the South African forces as the Allies fought against Rommel s troops in North Africa during the conflict. But his only weapon against the Germans modern equipment was a spear as black South Africans were barred from becoming combatants. Despite being on less pay than white South Africans, living in substandard accommodation and being subjected to racist taunts, his bloody-mindedness carried him through, according to Bill.
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