Paul's reflection
My father, Peter Roy Guthrie, was called up for National Service in 1955 and served in the Navy Reserve until 1962.
Whilst undergoing training onboard HMAS Fremantle, the ship was deployed to the British atomic bomb tests conducted at the Monte Bello Islands, as part of Operation MOSAIC 1.
Dad also served at HMAS Cerberus and sailed on the HMAS Quiberon, obtaining the rank of Petty Officer.
Now 89 years of age and born into the “Silent Generation,” my father spent most of his life in silence about his service, only beginning to share his experiences very recently.
Our hero, always!
Whilst undergoing training onboard HMAS Fremantle, the ship was deployed to the British atomic bomb tests conducted at the Monte Bello Islands, as part of Operation MOSAIC 1.
Dad also served at HMAS Cerberus and sailed on the HMAS Quiberon, obtaining the rank of Petty Officer.
Now 89 years of age and born into the “Silent Generation,” my father spent most of his life in silence about his service, only beginning to share his experiences very recently.
Our hero, always!
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