PHOTO: SUPPLIEDA new book detailing the lives of men from the Catlins who served during World War 1 is being launched in time for Armistice Day. The mammoth effort to complete the book took about five years, which Mr McPhee noted was longer than the war itself. During their research, Mr McPhee also encountered an interesting story which struck closer to home, about a man he knew during childhood. Mr Friend would often visit Mike McPhee's parents. Mr McPhee said it was hard to imagine his elderly neighbour as the young soldier who took part in such daring exploits.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 10, 2018 00:20 UTC