Reg Saunders
Australia
The Lifetime Story of Reg Saunders and Crete
MikeThe story of Reg Saunders (1920-1990), the first Aboriginal Officer who took part in the battle of Crete against the German occupation, is now a documentary, produced and directed by journalist Michael Sweet.
His life story is impressive: from the...
Australia
Aborigine Saunders’ Role in WWII Honored
The family of Reg Saunders, the only native Australian soldier who fought in the Battle of Crete, was honored this week by Victoria’s state government.
Saunders was the first aborigine commissioned as an officer in the Australian army. He fought...