ANZAC Remembrance
Hear and view recollections from Campbelltown locals who served with Australian forces, from World War I to the Iraq War and the Kangaroo March re-enactment. Audio interviews include Reg Hulbert, John Jess, Jack Phillips, Peter Smith, Clarrie Graham, Alfred Wright. Joint video interviews include Dennis Wass, Ray Ezzy, Colin Noonan, Peter McFarlane, Elwyn Spencer, Graham Toll, Eddie Robertson, Paul Rindermann and Max Garcia and also those involved in the Kangaroo March re-enactment.
"Our Local Veterans" - St Patrick's College History Group
In March 2024, after months of research and preparation, history teacher Fran Musico Rullo and her St. Patrick's College History Club interviewed 14 veterans and descendants of those who had served during WWI, WWII and Malaya, Vietnam, Afghanistan and Iraq conflicts.
The rationale for their student-led project, ‘Our Local Veterans’ was to collect and preserve the histories of locals who served in all conflicts and peacekeeping missions since World War I. The combined interviews have kindly been donated to Campbelltown City Library.
Index to segments
0:00:48 WWI
0:05:00 WWII
0:09:19 Malaya and Vietnam and Papua New Guinea
1:00:00 Iraq and Afghanistan
Vietnam Veteran's talk to St Patrick's College History Group
In April 2023 history teacher, Fran Musico Rullo and the History Club students of St. Patrick's College researched the experiences of local residents in the Vietnam War. The project culminated with the website "The Vietnam War in Campbelltown” and this video interview with Vietnam Veterans Dennis Wass, Ray Ezzy and Colin Noonan. The St. Patrick's group won the ANZAC Day Schools Award Competition NSW.
Kangaroo March Re-enactment 2015
In September 2015 a group of volunteers, including original descendants, marched from Wagga Wagga to Campbelltown, recreating the Kangaroo March of 1915. Andrew Allen spoke to some of the participants. Thank you to Neil, Peter, Suzie, James, Bill, Heather, Jackson and O.J. and to all the Kangaroo Marchers.
Clarence (Clarrie) James Graham - World War I
As recollected by Barry and Judith (Judy) Anne Reid: Barry and Judy talk about Judy's Grandfather's experiences in World War I driving ambulances under heavy fire as well his civilian life.
Anzac Centenary Project Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library
Recorded: 20 June 2014
Read the Transcript of interview with Barry Roy Reid and Judith Anne Reid(PDF, 139KB)
Reg Hulbert - World War II Veteran
Born 15 November 1924 Reg Hulbert joined the navy when he was 17. Chronically seasick and unable to swim Reg tells of his time during World War II
Anzac Centenary Project Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library
Recorded: 17 December 2014
Read the Transcript of interview with Reg Hulbert(PDF, 175KB)
John Jess - World War II
Northern Irelander, John Jess joined the British army in 1934 as a regular. During World War II he was captured by the Japanese Army and found himself among Australians at Changi prisoner of war camp in Singapore.
At the time of recording John was a hundred and two years old.
Anzac Centenary Project Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library
Recorded: 2 November 2015
Read the Transcript of interview with John Jess(PDF, 90KB)
Martin Peebles - Navy Veteran
After being part of the cadets, Martin joined the navy in 1970 serving as ship's cook on destroyers and patrol boats. He also talks of his father who served during the second world war in the 6th Australian Heavy Anti-Aircraft battery at Morotai.
Anzac Centenary Project Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library
Recorded: 14 July 2016
Read the Transcript of interview with Martin Peebles(PDF, 310KB)
Jack Phillips - World War II
Jack Phillips, 93, tells of his experiences during World War II in the RAAF based in East Anglia, England.
Anzac Centenary Project Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library
Recorded: 20 August 2015
Read the Transcript of interview with Jack Phillips(PDF, 92KB)
Peter Smith - Korean War Veteran
An oral history of Korean War veteran Peter Smith, who volunteered to join the Royal Australian Navy on 19 October 1950, aged 17 years and 9 months.
Anzac Centenary Project Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library
Recorded: 3 September 2014
Read the Transcript of interview with Peter Smith(PDF, 127KB)
Terry Westerway - Vietnam War Veteran
Joining the Australian army in 1964 and learning in '66 that he was going to Vietnam, Terry speaks to Andrew Allen about his experiences.
Please note this interview contains some infrequent mild course language.
Anzac Centenary Project Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library
Recorded: 14 September 2016
Read the Transcript of interview with Terry Westerway(PDF, 394KB)
Alfred Wright - World War I and WWII
As recollected by Denise Moses and Laurie Willard: Alfred Wright served in both World War One and Two where he attained the rank of Warrant Officer. Denise and Lauren talk to Andrew Allen about the stories their Grandfather told them.
Anzac Centenary Project Interview by: Andrew Allen, Local Studies, Campbelltown City Library
Recorded: 25 July 2014
Read the Transcript of interview with Denise Moses and Lauren Willard(PDF, 115KB)