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Technically, they were court-martialled and shot. 306 actually suffered this penalty in Britich and Commonwealth forces. Mostl, however, lesser punishments were applied. Most of the deserters shot have since been pardoned.

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How many Australian soldiers went to fight in World War 2?

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