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Comedian Merrick Watts reveals he will walk the Kokoda Track to raise money for Aussie commandos


Funnyman Merrick Watts has revealed he is about to tackle one of the toughest challenges of his life.

Running through the Owen Stanley Range, the Kokoda Track is renowned for its difficult terrain and the sight of a series of fierce battles between Australian and Japanese forces in World War II. The trust, established 15 years ago, aims to look after Special operations Command soldiers, veterans and their families, and Merrick told the Daily Telegraph he had been a long-time supporter. Running through the Owen Stanley Range in Papua New Guinea, the Kokoda Track is renowned for its difficult terrain and the sight of a series of fierce battles between Australian and Japanese forces in World War II

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