click to toggle flash on or off
   
The Power of Stories

Veterans' Stories  Ivor White

Requires Flash Player to view
 

In this moving interview, Memories of Mates, Ivor White recounts the profound impact of his wartime experiences in New Guinea. He describes not only the horrific experiences of war but its lasting effects. Beginning with his highly personal account, Ivor's story extends beyond conflict to the intense effect it has on his life.

Teacher Education Resources - Veterans' Stories

In Our Words, Stories of Victorian Veterans is a project that captures and preserves the unique stories of Victoria's veteran community, from those who have experienced World War II and conflicts in Vietnam, Korea, Malaya and Borneo, through to peacemaking, peacekeeping and current conflicts. The project is a Victorian State Government initiative produced in partnership with the Shrine of Remembrance and ACMI.

Contents:
Discussion Points
Student Activities
  New Guinea
  Create your own story
Further Investigations

  Shrine of Remembrance
  Australian War Memorial
  Australians at War

Download Veterans' Stories Education Resources [PDF 263kb]


Department of Planning and Community Development          Shrine of Remembrance
 
 
Facebook icon   Twitter icon   Contact Us Terms of Use Privacy Site Map   Share and Print   Victorian Government Website