More Info →Ivan and Muriel Allott, Part - 2, compulsory military training 1957 - Manawatu Conversations

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 1st November 2022. Part 2 of 2.   Recollections of Compulsory Military Training. Badminton at Ohakea. Social activities. Barracks. Hearing a Wurlitzer organ in Auckland. Under 21, so no drinking (officially). Allowed home at weekends. Issue and care of uniforms, developing good habits. Social mixing. Military service for young people now? QEC’s service academy. Benefits of CMT. No assault courses. No non-military service options. Ivan’s pharmacy apprenticeship. How he chose pharmacy. A pharmacist for UFS.