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Compilation - Memories of Service 1
Web (Full Length) – 2015
Memories of Service captures the war experiences of Kiwi veterans who served in campaigns from World War II to Korea, Vietnam and beyond. Director David Blyth (Our Oldest Soldier) and Silverdale RSA museum curator Patricia Stroud wanted to make the series of interviews as an “archival/educational treasure for all New Zealanders.” In this selection of stories compiled from the first nine interviews, the returned servicemen recall training, survival, imprisonment, parachuting from crashing planes, lighter moments, and bonds of brotherhood.
We had a glorious lot of fun: we was just school kids. We played rugby, we played cricket, we threw hand grenades…– Ron Mayhill, on training for the RAF in NZ
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