Our Wartime Heroes
Sister Olive Jeffrey nursed in Egypt where she treated shell shocked soldiers and formed an attachment against her better judgement.
In Vietnam, Australian soldiers had to understand who to trust.
On leave recuperating, Trevor didn't want to return to the war. However, the thought of abandoning the Vietnamese he had worked with overcame his reluctance.
Tears, beers and reunions at the Welcome Home March
Suffering PTSD after the war, Trevor didn't wish to go back to Vietnam. He was persuaded to return.
Dick Clarke was a sniper who was often placed in dangerous situations on Gallipoli.
Gunshots couldn't stop him. Dick Clarke longed for a return to his simple life on the farm at home.
A soldier with incredible luck, Dick survived several gunshot wounds to the head and body. He was picked as the leader of a special mission.
Back home to a hero's welcome, Dick was not about to feel sorry for himself. People were astonished by his tenacity.
Kate Bruton was a skilled nurse. In 1914, she decided to take a holiday. It turned out to be a short rest, as nurses off her calibre were urgently needed.
