Memories of Service 5 - Ron Cross

Ron Cross is a military man through and through. A proud soldier, he feels lucky to have had the experiences that shaped his life. Joining up as a regular Army Cadet, Ron served in both the Malayan conflict and the Vietnam War. From the comedy of preparing for jungle warfare in snow-covered hills around Tekapo, to the tension of being fired on at close range on the roads of Vietnam, Ron’s vivid recollections are captivating. His one regret: that the lesson of how not to have wars has yet to be learned.

We trained to fight in the steaming hot jungles of Malaya in Tekapo — in snow six inches deep.

– Ron Cross

Key Cast & Crew

Patricia Stroud

Producer, Research

David Blyth

Interviewer, Producer, Director

Stephen Latty

Sound, Camera

Edward Larsen

Editor

Jed Town

Composer