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The Hero of Kokoda: Part One: Captain Ralph Honner: The Battle of Bardia

February 16, 2023April 21, 2023 Docwinters No Comments

Summary 3-JANUARY-1941. While serving as a Company Commander within the 2/11th Australian Infantry Battalion, Lieutenant Colonel Ralph Honner, participated in the first major engagements of the Australian Imperial Force during the Second World War including the capture of Bardia, Tobruk and the disastrous campaign in Greece before making a name of himself during the Kokoda … Read More “The Hero of Kokoda: Part One: Captain Ralph Honner: The Battle of Bardia” »

SaveSundowner: Special Interview with Melissa Ratliff

January 29, 2023April 21, 2023 Docwinters No Comments

Summary Earlier this month I sat down with Melissa Ratliff from God’s Favorites: A History Podcast to discuss her current project, saving the Sundowner a motor yacht formerly owned by Charles Lightoller, who was Second Officer aboard the RMS Titanic for her ill-fated maiden voyage in April, 1912. She participated in the Dunkirk evacuation as one of … Read More “SaveSundowner: Special Interview with Melissa Ratliff” »

The Greatest Aviator: H/ACDRE Charles Edward Kingsford-Smith AFC MC

January 15, 2023April 21, 2023 Docwinters No Comments

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast

Summary 9-JUNE-1928. While serving as a despatch rider as part of the 4th Division Signals Company during the First World War, Sergeant Charles Edward Kingsford Smith sought a greater adrenaline rush and joined the Australian Flying Corps. Later serving in the Royal Flying Corps; British Expeditionary Force, he shot down four German aircraft before he … Read More “The Greatest Aviator: H/ACDRE Charles Edward Kingsford-Smith AFC MC” »

The EMU Door Gunner: LACM Noel Ervin Shipp

December 25, 2022April 21, 2023 Docwinters

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast

Summary 31-JULY-1969. While serving as a Door Gunner on an American Crewed UH-1C Iroquois Helicopter Gunship as part of the Royal Australian Navy Helicopter Flight Vietnam, attached to the 135th Assault Helicopter Company, US Army, Leading Aircraftman Noel Ervin Shipp was killed in action while providing gunfire to support the evacuation of troops on the … Read More “The EMU Door Gunner: LACM Noel Ervin Shipp” »

My Silent Hero: Episode Two: Lieutenant Isaac Althorp Ridgway

December 17, 2022April 21, 2023 Docwinters

My Silent Hero

Summary My Silent Hero is a project to honour and preserve the memory of those who have served Australia during times of war. Each of these servicemen and women had lives before they enlisted and, if they survived, after the war. They were, or are, humble human beings who, for a great many current Australians, … Read More “My Silent Hero: Episode Two: Lieutenant Isaac Althorp Ridgway” »

The Highest Decorated Stretcher Bearer: Cpl Ernest Albert Corey MM and Three Bars

November 17, 2022November 17, 2022 Docwinters

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast, Transcripts

8-February-1917. While serving as a Stretcher Bearer as part of 55th Australian Infantry Battalion, Australian Imperial Force during the First World War. Corporal Ernest Albert “Ernie” Corey, was awarded an unprecedented four Military Medals, the third highest award for gallantry in the British System of Awards for his tireless and continual devotion to rescuing wounded soldiers during the war on the Western Front. Despite the claim of being the Highest Decorated Australian Soldier, Corey was a timid man who took great pride in the knowledge that he received four Military Medals for saving people and never fired a shot in anger.

The Greatest Peacekeeper: Lieutenant General Robert Harold Nimmo CBE Part Three

October 30, 2022October 30, 2022 Docwinters

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast, Transcripts

Summary 28-OCTOBER-1950, This is the conclusion of the life service and Legacy of Professional Soldier Lieutenant GeneralRobert Harold Nimmo, who served in both the First and Second World Wars in Brigade and General Staff Roles before his retirement in 1950. He would then go on to serve as the longest continuously serving Chief Military Observer … Read More “The Greatest Peacekeeper: Lieutenant General Robert Harold Nimmo CBE Part Three” »

The Armoured Trial of the Greatest Peacekeeper: Major General Robert Harold Nimmo CBE Part Two

October 26, 2022October 30, 2022 Docwinters

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast, Transcripts

Summary 29-SEPTEMBER-1946, This is part two of the life service and Legacy of Professional Soldier Major General Robert Harold Nimmo CBE, who at the commencement of the Second World War was a Staff Officer of the 1st Cavalry Division. An officer tasked with introducing armoured warfare into the Australian Army, Nimmo would continue to serve … Read More “The Armoured Trial of the Greatest Peacekeeper: Major General Robert Harold Nimmo CBE Part Two” »

The Beginning of the Greatest Peacekeeper: Major Robert Harold Nimmo: Part One

October 9, 2022October 27, 2022 Docwinters

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast, Transcripts

21-DECEMBER-1914, This is part one of the life service and Legacy of Professional Soldier Major Robert Harold Nimmo, who at the commencement of the First World War was an Officer Cadet at the Royal Military College Duntroon. Enlisting upon accelerated graduation he was posted to the 5th Australian Light Horse Regiment at the rank of … Read More “The Beginning of the Greatest Peacekeeper: Major Robert Harold Nimmo: Part One” »

Cheerio and Keep Smiling: FLGOFF Colin Kelvin Flockhart

September 12, 2022October 27, 2022 Docwinters

I Was Only Doing My Job, Podcast, Transcripts

Summary 7-JANUARY-1945 While Serving with No 619 Squadron Royal Air Force, Flying Officer Colin Kelvin Flockhart, was the pilot of a four-engine Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber tasked with a raid over Munich Germany when for unknown reasons his plane disintegrated over the French countryside during poor weather. This episode is dedicated to Alison Aitken, the … Read More “Cheerio and Keep Smiling: FLGOFF Colin Kelvin Flockhart” »