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David Mattiske - World War II veteran (Video)

David Mattiske enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) on 22 June 1943.

David McCammon - Afghanistan (Video)

David McCammon attended Officer Cadet School of New Zealand (OCS) in 1997, graduating to the Royal Australian Infantry Corps.

David McCammon - East Timor (Video)

David McCammon attended Officer Cadet School of New Zealand (OCS) in 1997, graduating to the Royal Australian Infantry Corps.

David Sabben (Australian Army), Platoon Commander (Video)

As a young man, Dave Sabben commanded an infantry platoon in Vietnam.

David Watt - World War II veteran (Video)

David Watt was working in a menswear store in Warwick, Queensland, when he decided to volunteer for service in World War II.

Dennis Davis - World War II veteran (Video)

Dennis Davis was born in London, England, and migrated to Sydney with his family. He was living in Kogarah and working as a clerk when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force in July 1940.

Dennis Mitchell - Vietnam (Video)

Dennis Michael John Mitchell grew up in the Sydney suburb of Georges Hill and attended Fort Street Boys' High School in Petersham, which he said gave him a 'terrific grounding'.

Derek Holyoake - HMAS Hobart under fire (Oral history)

Derek Holyoake - Rescue at sea (Oral history)

Derek Holyoake - HMAS Hobart under fire (Video)

Derek Holyoake was three months old when his parents moved to Australia from England in 1924

Derek Holyoake - Rescue at sea (Video)

Derek Holyoake was three months old when his parents moved to Australia from England in 1924

Diane Melloy - Bob's near escape (Video)

Diane's husband Bob served in the Army during both world wars.

Diane Melloy - AWL (Video)

Diane's husband Bob served in the Army during both world wars.

Diane Melloy - Refugees (Video)

Diane's husband Bob served in the Army during both world wars.

Diane Melloy - Post-war RSL (Video)

Diane's husband Bob served in the Army during both world wars.

Dixie Lee - World War II veteran (RAN) (Video)

Dixie Lee's father and uncle both served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) during and after World War I.

Don Anderson - World War II veteran (Video)

Don Anderson joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) at age 17 on 11 March 1942.

Don Barnby - Vietnam and AFP veteran, Cyprus and Bougainville (Video)

Don Barnby grew up in Wellington, New South Wales, an idyllic rural town. His parents were loving, but his police officer father expected a strong work ethic from his son.

Don Barnby - East Timor - Australian Federal Police (Video)

Don Barnby grew up in Wellington, New South Wales, an idyllic rural town. His parents were loving, but his police officer father expected a strong work ethic from his son.

Donald Barnby (Australian Army), Special Air Service Regiment (Video)

Donald Barnby served with the Special Air Service Regiment in Vietnam. Like many, he found the rapid transition from the battlefield back to Australia difficult to adjust to.

Don Johnson - World War II veteran (Video)

Don Johnson served mainly as a signalman in the Fiji Royal Navy Reserve during World War II, working mostly on small boats.

Don Looker - World War II veteran (Video)

Don Looker enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in June 1942 at the age of 19.

Don Spinks - Dust on your boots (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - A reflection on Afghanistan (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Force Headquarters (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Early influences on enlistment (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Initial training (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Afghan ingenuity (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - A little bit of excitement (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Digger culture (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - The Middle East and Afghanistan (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - An IED incident (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Level of threat and ground truth (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - The Sinai Desert: First deployment (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Condition of infrastructure (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Visiting Tarin Kowt and Kandahar (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Don Spinks - Troop morale (Video)

Don Spinks was born, raised and educated in the Upper Hunter Valley, New South Wales. He enlisted in the Australian Army in January 1979.

Donald Kennedy - World War II veteran (Video)

Donald Kennedy joined the Merchant Navy in Sydney on 1 February 1944, at the age of 16.

Doug Rouse - World War II veteran (Video)

Doug Rouse enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 26 March 1941 in Sheffield, Tasmania.

Doug Gilling - World War II veteran (Video)

At the outbreak of World War II, the British Admiralty accepted the Australian Naval Board's offer to provide personnel to serve with the Royal Navy.

Raymond Deed and Dudley Goodwin - American clothing and frostbite (Video)

Dudley Goodwin was a stockman by profession.

Raymond Deed and Dudley Goodwin - Bayonet charge (Video)

Dudley Goodwin was a stockman by profession.

Raymond Deed and Dudley Goodwin - Winter in Korea (Video)

Dudley Goodwin was a stockman by profession.

Dudley Marrows - World War II veteran (Video)

Dudley Marrows was a Flight Lieutenant and flew anti-submarine Sunderland flying boats with the RAAF's No 461 Squadron during World War II.

Ed Jones - World War II veteran (Video)

Ed Jones was a stockman before he joined the army in Townsville in May 1941.

Edward Chapman - World War II veteran (RAN) (Video)

Edward Chapman had been a member of the sea cadets before joining the navy as a 16 year old. He spent 6 months training at the Flinders Naval Depot in Victoria.

Ernest Brough - World War II veteran (Video)

Ernest Brough enlisted at Dandenong, Victoria, in March 1940.

Fall of Singapore short film (Video)

Created to mark the 75th Anniversary of the Fall of Singapore, this film includes reflections from 8 veterans who served in the Malaya and Singapore. Some were taken prisoner and were allocated to…

Frank Ward - World War II veteran (Video)

Francis (Frank) John Ward was 19 years old when he joined up in December 1942. He trained in Canada for 6 months between May and November 1943 as part of the Empire Air Training Scheme (EATS).

Fred Riley - World War II veteran (Video)

Fred Riley served in the Australian Military Forces before enlisting in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) on 13 September 1941. He was selected for pilot training.
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