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John Shannon - World War II veteran (RAAF) (Video)

John Shannon enlisted in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in February 1943, aged 18.

John Sonneveld - In the CMF (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Intense training at Scheyville (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - A flawed system (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - More training: Point Cook and Amberley (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Getting one's wings (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Learning to hover (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Advanced flying (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Arriving in Vietnam (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - A quick adjustment (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - R & R (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - A dunny explosion (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Workdays (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Extra eyes (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - A Centurion tank mine incident (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Colonel Grey (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - A lucky escape (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - A successful ambush (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Colonel Scott (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Colonel Church (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Colonel Hughes (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - The Battle of Nui Le (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - A Distinguished Flying Cross (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Totally worn out (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Organising an adoption (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Bringing Marie Jeanne home (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - The RSL (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Post-war effects (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sonneveld - Vital links in the chain (Video)

In 1962, when he was 17, (Michael) John Sonneveld joined the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse an

John Sullivan - Vietnam (Video)

John Sullivan moved from England to Australia with his family when he was 14. He had served in the army cadets in an artillery regiment before coming to Australia.

John Thurgar (Australian Army), Operation Aussies Home (Video)

John served with the Special Air Service in Vietnam. He was dismayed by the hostile reception many Vietnam War veterans received on their return home. He later became the senior investigator for…

John Wade - World War II veteran (Video)

John Wade was a truck driver before he joined the Australian Imperial Force (AIF). He enlisted on 1 August 1940 in Claremont, Western Australia.

Jose Garcia - Afghanistan veteran (Video)

Jose Garcia began his military career as a cadet serving in the Melbourne University Regiment when he was training to become a teacher.

Judy Speedy - Navy veteran - Vietnam civilian (Video)

Judy (Guy) Speedy grew up in a naval family with a strong ethos of service. She joined the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) in 1962 and served for 6 years.

June Naughton - Vietnam (Video)

June Miinchow was born in Queensland in 1940. She trained in general nursing at Mackay Base Hospital, then midwifery in Tasmania and then theatre in Perth.

Karla Fenton - World War II veteran (WAAAF) (Video)

Dr Berres Karlene 'Karla' Fenton OAM was born in New Norfolk, Tasmania, in 1926. She was a teenager at the outbreak of World War II.

Keith Fowler - Two goes at enlistment (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - Colonel Blackburn and a stinking ship (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - Burnt legs (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - Malaria (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - Marvellous doctors (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - Mine collapse (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - The Duke of York's plane (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - Hammer and tap work (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - The vilest rice (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - "Look him in the eyes" (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - Cheating the system (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - Imaginary feasts (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Keith Fowler - No such thing as toilet paper (Video)

Keith Fowler enlisted in the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) on 6 July 1940 in South Australia.

Ken Mackay - World War II veteran (Video)

Ken Mackay enlisted in the Royal Australian Navy in September 1942 when he was in Brisbane.
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