Oral Histories

World War 2 in Words

Australia World War II Veterans share their stories in their own words.

On behalf of the Anzac Day Commemoration Council, I acknowledge with gratitude the interviews given by the following veterans: Jack Thomas; David Leicester DFC; Ron George; Sandy Hill; Norm Ginn; Keith Fowler; Betty Plummer; Jack Tredrea MM; Hans de Vries; Bill McEvoy OAM; Viv Samuel MM; George O’Callaghan; Phyll Reilly; Bill Corey OAM; Angas Hughes; Les Brown; Reg May; Murray Willing; Del Graham; Bert Ward.

The edited compilation runs for a total of 19hrs 43mins 19secs. Within it, individual contributions occur at these points:

Listen to Jack Thomas

Listen to David Leicester DFC

Listen to Ron George

Listen to Sandy Hill

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