| ISBN |
9780987615107 |
| Name |
Cusack, Kathleen author. |
| Title |
Comradeship : stories of friendship and recreation in wartime written by Kathleen Cusack. |
| Published |
Brisbane (QLD) : Department of Veteran's Affairs with the Australian War Memorial. |
| Description |
56 pages : illustrations, portraits ; 30 cm. |
| Series |
Century of service |
| Notes |
Includes index. |
| Note |
Bibliography :pages 52-54. |
| Contents |
Introduction -- On the field: Lance Corporal Richard Overy -- Musical notes: Sergeant Herbert Chudleigh -- Tea and sympathy: Minnie Rattigan -- On with the show: Private Ernest "Nick" Nicholls -- Friendship through adversity: Warrant Officer Charles "Ken" Gilkes -- A team player: Corporal Leslie "Peter" Chitty -- Finding comfort in craft: Dr Margaret Smallwood -- An Olympic dream: Major Claude Smeal -- "Mother of all Vietnam vets": Lorrae Desmond -- "Dear soldier": Warrant Officer Class 2 Rodney Kenane -- On top of his game: Lieutenant Duncan "John" Perryman -- A loyal friend: -- Trooper David "Poppy" Pearce -- Where did these stories take place? -- Glossary (words in bold) -- References -- Biblioraphy -- Index. |
| Summary |
Each of the 15 stained-glass windows in the Australian War Memorial's Hall of Memory shows a figure in military uniform, under which is a word describing a quality displayed by Australians during wartime. One window features a Lewis gunner wit a set of panpipes overhead. He represents all the men and women who shared good cheer and fellowship through simple pleasures like sport, music, games, and conversation in times of war; this window bears the word 'comradeship'. The stories in this book are about comradeship. Corporal Leslie "Peter" Chitty EM provided a welcome distraction on the sporting field for those longing for home; Lorrae Desmond MBE took the stage, drawing smiles from a grateful crowd; and Trooper David "Poppy" Pearce provided comforting words and a listening ear. Some friendships lasted well beyond the war years. Many of these men and women travelled across the world for reunions, while others held onto mementoes, a lasting reminder of the bond they had once shared. The individuals in these stories share many qualities: an unshakeable optimism, a sense of humour, and a determination to help others. Even in the darkest days, these men and women found joy and laughter through simple pleasures like sport, music, games, and conversation. This sense of comradeship brought comfort, strength, and hope for a brighter future. |
| Subjects |
Australia. -- Army -- Officers -- Military life |
| Boer War, 1899-1902 -- Recreation -- anecdotes |
| Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 -- Recreation -- anecdotes |
| Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Recreation -- anecdotes |
| Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 -- Recreation -- anecdotes |
| Vietnam War, 1962-1975 -- Recreation -- anecdotes |
| World War, 19139-1945 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes |
| Boer War, 1899-1902 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes |
| Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes |
| Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes |
| Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes |
| Vietnam War, 1962-1975 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes |
| World War, 1914-1918 -- Recreation -- anecdotes |
| Social life and customs |
| Australia -- Armed Forces -- History |
| Added Names |
Australia. Department of Veterans' Affairs |
| Australian War Memorial |
| Links to Related Works |
Subject References:
- Australia -- Armed Forces -- History .
- Australia. -- Army -- Officers -- Military life .
- Boer War, 1899-1902 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes .
- Boer War, 1899-1902 -- Recreation -- anecdotes .
- Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes .
- Indonesian Confrontation, 1962-1966 -- Recreation -- anecdotes .
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes .
- Korean War, 1950-1953 -- Recreation -- anecdotes .
- Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes .
- Malayan Emergency, 1948-1960 -- Recreation -- anecdotes .
- Social life and customs .
- Vietnam War, 1962-1975 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes .
- Vietnam War, 1962-1975 -- Recreation -- anecdotes .
- World War, 19139-1945 -- Entertainment -- anecdotes .
- World War, 1914-1918 -- Recreation -- anecdotes .
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