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Mrs. Yolanta Chona

— First Division
Citation

“She was honoured for playing her role by hiding and feeding fugitive freedom fighters, passing messages, hiding printed materials and correspondence throughout the turbulent and dangerous times of the freedom struggle. She held clandestine meetings in her home at the risk of her own life and freedom. Born in 1936 at Haanamonga village, she got married to Mr. Mattias Mainza Chona in 1953.”

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Division
First Division
Event
Independence Day
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Award Type
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