Jan 25, 2019
Episode 1: “Harry’s story, Megan’s pilgrimage”
In episode 1 Megan introduces the
story of her grandfather, Corporal “Harry” Spencer, 2/7th
Battalion. A prisoner of war in Germany during four years of the
Second World War, Harry was one of several thousand Australians
captured by the German Army in 1941, during the ill-fated battle of
Crete.
Corporal Spencer’s story provides the catalyst for interviews,
conversations, and insights that help broaden our understanding of
history, remembrance, and the human consequences of war.
What kind of an effect did being a prisoner of war have on Harry
and his family both then and now? A chance family reunion,
revealing the inter-generational ripple effects of two world wars,
inspires Megan to embark upon a life-changing pilgrimage to recover
the past and practice remembrance, walking in the shoes of her
ancestors.
Disclaimer:
The opinions expressed in this podcast series are those of individual contributors and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Australian War Memorial.