‘‘As a kid, I was conscious of the after effects of World War 1,’’ he said. PHOTO: SUPPLIEDInstead, Mr Landreth was one of thousands of New Zealanders who were called to serve in World War 2. Mr Landreth and his comrades later moved on to the Treasury Islands, which were at risk of being bombed by the Japanese. Tom Landreth (front left) in camp with his comrades, (back, from left) Ron McNeur, Harry Gapper, Keith Williamson and (front) Peter Chapman and Norman Gilkison. It is a day Mr Landreth treasures.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 24, 2021 16:30 UTC