In war, you are discouraged from keeping records or taking photographs. However, soldiers broke those rules in order to help remember. Born on a small soldier’s settlement farm, Ben Witham grew up hearing stories about the war. Having a father who served in Gallipoli, to his own service in World War II, Witham recalls the camaraderie and the lighter side of war. He emphasises the bonds of fellow servicemen and the celebration of this during commemorations for ANZACs.
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ACMI Identifier
B2002733
Language
English
Subject categories
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Interviews
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Army. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Soldiers
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Soldiers - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans - Australia
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - History
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Papua New Guinea
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Personal narratives, Australian
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → World War, 1939-1945 - Psychological aspects
Family, Gender Identity, Relationships & Sexuality → Mateship
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy