In 1942, Bill joined the army, taking his brothers place who returned home to work on the farm. Bill worked in many capacities as a driver and instructor. Having a severe driving accident on a mission, Bill landed in hospital for three months with a fractured spine. Making a good recovery, he was able to return to service.
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In ACMI's collection
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Collection metadata
ACMI Identifier
B2002740
Language
English
Subject categories
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Archival materials
Archival, Cinemagazines & Newsreels → Interviews
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia - Armed forces
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Army
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Australia. Army. Australian and New Zealand Army Corps
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Militarism
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Military life
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans
Armed Forces, Military, War & Weapons → Veterans - Australia
Sound/audio
Sound
Colour
Black and White and Colour
Holdings
DVCAM; Master
DVCAM; Sub-master
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI Digital Access Copy - overscan
MPEG-4 Digital File; ACMI External Digital Access Copy