This interview is a part of DVA's ongoing Veterans' Stories project. For more veterans' stories go to https://anzacportal.dva.gov.au/stories/oral-histories

00:00 - Influences before enlistment
04:22 - A good option
05:18 - Recruit training
06:49 - Broken leg changes career
10:26 - Officer training
14:36 - The Falklands War - A stark reminder
15:41 - A wonderful period of time
20:10 - An army and civilian family
23:02 - Peacetime service
24:06 - A transitory stage
26:41 - Corps identity
28:11 - Love of operational and leadership roles
30:49 - Public service
33:15 - Non acceptance of women
34:30 - Driving a Mack truck
35:49 - Anzac Day
37:19 - The Infantry Centre
39:19 - More about parachute training
49:07 - Respect and trust
51:57 - Army Maritime School