Our Wartime Heroes
Snowing on Gallipoli and it was no time to be caught without shelter.
Percy was an East Ender, a tough upbringing that no doubt helped him survive on Gallipoli. He also knew that there were times that officers shouldn't be obeyed.
As the 75th anniversary of the Anzac landing neared, Percy was determined to attend the ceremony at Gallipoli.
At his age, negotiating the crowds at Gallipoli on the occasion of the 75th anniversary, was always going to be a struggle.
Sister with the Australian Army Nursing Service. Her story is typical of the nurses in the World Wars - heavy workloads and shocking injuries.
Stan was one of the first from WA to enlist and one of the first to land on Gallipoli.
In this first episode, you hear how Rose joined the Australian Army Nursing service before the declaration of war. She had to endure the propaganda of Lord Haw Haw on the way through the Suez Canal.
Rose survived a perilous sea voyage to New Guinea.
HMAS Australia II earned a special commendation for the rescue of the Short Sunderland flying boat in dangerous circumstances.
In 1941, John was aboard the Napier. They had the job of picking up a very important passenger.
