1. IN MEMORY of PETER RICHARDSON 2.10.1948 – 1.3.2012 PIE MAN

2. Pre-ServiceServicePost-ServiceThe Last Chapter ABOUT THE BOOK Male and female veterans their spouses and children – Australia, New Zealand and America – two generations Valuable Historical and Educational material for future generations Highlights: ATTITUDES – VALUES – BELIEFS Photographs from :FAMILY ALBUMS Physical developmental stages from CHILDHOOD to ADULTHOOD

3. PRE-SERVICE Focus: Childhood until entering Military Service Rapidly changing society Values passed down by grandparents/parents School, family social activities Politically naive – don’t question authority Compare past generations with current generation – “the good old days”

4. SERVICE Feelings of leaving home – military service - arriving in a war zone Their roles and responsibilities War became unpopular – social activism – disobedience intensified nation and families divided Veterans became scapegoats for the war – political interference Survival behaviour- questioned myths about war – glorification of war Speak of their terror, fears, pain Life long friendships – pride – self confidence Reintegration back into civilian life

5. POST-SERVICE From the Battlefield into the Home Life –changing events War injuries caused: Social – emotional – economic hardship Deteriorating health – stress –depression – suicide thoughts Stigma – Veteran – Mental health –Ashamed Aged psychologically – did not fit in Felt society had abandoned them Missed the camaraderie – support systems – felt vulnerable Welcome home parade

6. THE NEXT CHAPTER Veterans – Wives – Children Living with a veteran Children – independence – challenges for children and parents Medically retired – changing life-style Creeping fragility Veterans contribution to: Mental health – understanding – treatment Veterans of: Iraq – Afghanistan – Conflicts.