My Service, My Story

Maggie and Hans Rehorn join Gazette journalist Bonnie Collings for a special edition of our podcast. Together the pair bravely share the story of Hans' service in the Vietnam War, the PTSD that resulted from it and how it affected their 54 years of marriage.

Drouin RSL president Rod McNab joins the podcast to talk about his service in Vietnam, with a few cheeky stories thrown in for good measure. Rod also touches on his personal struggles post-war and how long it took him to accept he was dealing with the after-effects of his time in the army.

Local veteran Ivan Standen joins us to talk about his time in the Ordnance Corps, organising and working behind the scenes in Vietnam. We also touch on some of the issues veterans face post-war, and what needs to be done to help those in need.

Veteran Mike Latimer joins to tell us about his time as an engineer in Vietnam where he fixed anything and everything you can imagine, including tanks!

Welcome to the newest series of My Service, My Story. Former Navy man and veteran John Grace joins us first for a chat about his service at sea, including when he was involved in an operation to move hundreds of Australian troops into Vietnam. There's plenty of adventure involved, as well as a discussion about John's efforts post-service to help his fellow veterans.

Bunyip boy Lynton Malley delves into his service as a forward scout in Vietnam, the brushes with danger he had and even a story of fishing with a very different form of bait.

Drouin's Keith Anderson opens up about his journey to and from Vietnam, the situations he encountered and even a story of unexpectedly running into a familiar face.

Local Vietnam veteran Alan Eade goes in depth on his experiences serving for Australia, being away from his newly married wife and what life was like after returning home.

Vietnam veteran and former 'tunnel rat' Terry Gleeson shares his recollections and experiences of serving for Australia.