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Glen Ferrarotto - "Get the mechanic up here" (Video)

Glen Ferrarotto joined the regular Australian Army in 1998 after a short stint in the Army Reserves and university.

Glen Ferrarotto - Like an air show (Video)

Glen Ferrarotto joined the regular Australian Army in 1998 after a short stint in the Army Reserves and university.

Glen Ferrarotto - Improvised explosive devices (Video)

Glen Ferrarotto joined the regular Australian Army in 1998 after a short stint in the Army Reserves and university.

Glen Ferrarotto - A challenging environment (Video)

Glen Ferrarotto joined the regular Australian Army in 1998 after a short stint in the Army Reserves and university.

Glen Ferrarotto - Pride in service (Video)

Glen Ferrarotto joined the regular Australian Army in 1998 after a short stint in the Army Reserves and university.

Glen Ferrarotto - "Remember this moment" (Video)

Glen Ferrarotto joined the regular Australian Army in 1998 after a short stint in the Army Reserves and university.

Taffy Hughes - Enlistment (Video)

Born in Tylorstown in Wales in 1925, Taffy Hughes worked at an electric power station before he enlisted in the Royal Navy. He served as an aviator with No.

Gordon Jamieson - World War II veteran (Video)

Gordon Jamieson was just 19 years old when he enlisted in July 1940.

Graham Edwards (Australian Army), Land Mines - Part 1 (Video)

Graham Edwards served with the Australian Army in Vietnam. He was warned that the biggest danger would be landlines. In May 1970, Graham's life was forever changed when he stepped on a 'jumping jack…

Graham Edwards (Australian Army), Land Mines - Part 2 (Video)

Graham Edwards served with the Australian Army in Vietnam. He was warned that the biggest danger would be landlines. In May 1970, Graham's life was forever changed when he stepped on a 'jumping jack…

Graham Walker (Australian Army), Agent Orange (Video)

Graham Walker served as an infantry commander in Vietnam. After the war he fought for recognition of Agent Orange as a cause of cancers in veterans.

Angas 'Gus' Murray Hughes - World War II veteran (Video)

Angas 'Gus' Hughes enlisted into the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in July 1942 at the age of 18.

Guy Griffiths - Navy veteran (Video)

Guy Griffiths was born in Sydney on 1 March 1923 and grew up in the Rothbury-Pokolbin district in the Hunter Valley, New South Wales.

Harold Dihm - Shifts (Video)

Harold Dihm joined the Royal Australian Navy in December 1942.

Harold Dihm - HMAS Hobart hit by torpedo (Video)

Harold Dihm joined the Royal Australian Navy in December 1942.

Harold Dihm - Working as a stoker (Video)

Harold Dihm joined the Royal Australian Navy in December 1942.

Harry Locke - World War II veteran (Video)

Harry Locke enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) at Renmark, South Australia in 1940.

Hautrie Crick - World War II veteran (Video)

Hautrie Crick enlisted in Melbourne on 6 August 1940. He was initially assigned to the 2/23rd Training Battalion and in October joined 2/24th Battalion.

Howard Dillon (Australian Army), Army Chaplain (Video)

Howard Dillon served in Vietnam as a Chaplain in the Australian Army, providing pastoral care to his fellow soldiers. He found himself confronted by the realities of war.

Ian Crawford, Derek Holyoake and Kevin Daly - American pilot lost at sea (Video)

Ian Crawford served in the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) for 40 years, from 1949 until 1989, when he retired as Rear Admiral.

Ian Langford - Service overview (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Expectations (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - The moral heuristic (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Service values (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Guarding against moral drift (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Leadership responsibility (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Guarding against moral injury (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Mission preparation (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Offering alternative views (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - A diversity of views (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - East Timor (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Middle Eastern deployments (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Afghanistan (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Indigenous connections (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - Ensuring true societal representation (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Langford - The value of oral history (Video)

Ian Langford DSC and Bars joined the Australian Army in 1992.Ian has held many command and staff appointments in the Army and Special Forces throughout his career.

Ian Young - Afghanistan - Navy veteran (Video)

Ian Young was born in Canada and joined the Canadian Forces (Navy). He transferred into the Royal Australian Navy in 1998.

Jack Calder - World War II veteran (Video)

Jack Calder served in the senior cadets and militia before the start of World War II.

Jack Caple - World War II veteran (Video)

Jack Caple enlisted on 22 June 1940 and served with the 2/24th Battalion in the Middle East, North Africa, New Guinea and Borneo.

Jack Olsson - World War II veteran (Army) (Video)

Jack Olsson enlisted for service on 17 July 1942 at Kogarah, New South Wales.

Jack Lang - Korean War veteran (Video)

John 'Jack' Lang was born in Harvey, Western Australia, in 1931. A coal miner before he enlisted, Jack signed up with three mates.

Jack Thomas - World War II veteran (Video)

Jack Thomas was born in Broken Hill on 4 November 1919. He worked as a grocer's assistant before enlisting in Broken Hill in June 1940.

James Kerr - World War II veteran (Army) (Video)

James Kerr was underage when he enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) in March 1941. He was accepted, nevertheless.

James Lybrand - Submarine training (Video)

Commodore Lybrand joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1990 as an Apprentice at HMAS Nirimba. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1993.

James Lybrand - Enlistment (Video)

Commodore Lybrand joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1990 as an Apprentice at HMAS Nirimba. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1993.

James Lybrand - Entry into submarines (Video)

Commodore Lybrand joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1990 as an Apprentice at HMAS Nirimba. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1993.

James Lybrand - An opportunity to lead (Video)

Commodore Lybrand joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1990 as an Apprentice at HMAS Nirimba. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1993.

James Lybrand - Training (Video)

Commodore Lybrand joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1990 as an Apprentice at HMAS Nirimba. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1993.

James Lybrand - The barbecue question (Video)

Commodore Lybrand joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1990 as an Apprentice at HMAS Nirimba. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1993.

James Lybrand - Disconnection from the outside world (Video)

Commodore Lybrand joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1990 as an Apprentice at HMAS Nirimba. He was commissioned as an Officer in 1993.
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